<p>Find the Pot Pourri fragrance in a delicate and unique albarelle: it is the only pharmacy vase to have been mentioned in a document of 1508 from the convent of Santa Maria Novella. The berries, leaves and petals of the Tuscan hills are intertwined in this albarelle handmade by the masters specialized in ceramics of Montelupo Fiorentino.</p>
Santa Maria Novella
Born in 1221, the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is considered the oldest pharmacy in the world. Founded by Dominican friars, its history began when they had access to Santa Maria Inter Vineas, a small church outside Florence. There they cultivated herbs and plants in its garden to make medicines, ointments and balms. In 1334, Santa Maria Novella became known for treating a wealthy merchant from one of the most powerful families in Florence. Today the house is known worldwide for its perfumes, candles and "traditional preparations".