Italy
One of the world's oldest pharmacies established by Dominican friars in 1221.
Planning Tip
Still operating as luxury perfume/pharmacy store. Free admission. Combine with Florence sightseeing.
Country Highlights
World's oldest pharmacy (1221)
Dominican friar heritage
Renaissance-era rooms and equipment
Quick Stats
Fun Facts
One of the world's oldest pharmacies
Established by Dominican friars
Still operates as luxury perfume and pharmacy store
Cities in Italy
Select a city to explore its pharmacy museums and pharmaceutical heritage.
Florence
World's oldest pharmacy established by Dominican friars, still operating as luxury store.
Padova
Interactive medical museum in historic hospital featuring pharmaceutical artifacts from 1416-1789 and University of Padua materials.
Rome
Italian pharmaceutical heritage collection featuring apothecary vases and alchemical glassware from major Italian centers.