The church is the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
The church is the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
The church of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most beautiful churches in Florence, stands in the square with its facade of polychrome marble and geometric patterns made by the great Leon Battista Alberti.
The wonderful mixture of fantasy and rigor typical of Renaissance architecture form the backdrop to this wonderful church, wonderful masterpieces break the austerity of the interior and guide us to the discovery of the Gothic style, which alternates with the Renaissance and complete a journey among the works of Giotto, Masaccio, Brunelleschi, and many others among the most important Italian artists.
Finally we visit the oldest pharmacy in Europe, the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, which for more than four centuries produces and exports around the world care products and beauty in a stunning architectural setting.
Maximum 30 pax.
The itinerary can be made every morning from Monday to Saturday
Admission to the church: 3 euros
Admission Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica; Free