May 29, 2019: Farmaceutica Santa Maria Novella

The Farmaceutica Santa Maria Novella is one of the oldest apothecaries in Europe, dating back over 400 years. Selling wonderful naturally made purfumes and essential oils, it also maintains a collection of equipment that has been used purifying its products.

IMG_0075This distillation tower was used during the 1500’s to separate essential oils

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