Every corner of Florence, as we have relearned time and time again, is steeped in history from the old churches to ancient palaces, the important works of art to the age-old piazze. It is also, as we have noted before a wonderful place for shopping of all kinds: with flagship stores of some of the world's biggest fashion labels; cute little boutiques; specialist stores selling local products, like leather goods; historic jewellery stores in ancient buildings; and long-standing shops that still sell the same products decades, or centuries, on. One of the most iconic among these stores that has remained opened for a very long time, seemingly untouched by the passing of time, is Bizzarri.
Established in the 19th century with its original and beautiful facade still in tact, the whole store is crammed with colourful jars, bottles and flasks and is a magical place to be. Selling all kinds of pigments, resins, acids and rare spices, herbs and oils, it is a traditional apothecary and something you really don't seem to see very often any more. Listed as a shop of historic interest, it is run by a Dr. Alessandro Bizzarri who is carrying on the business that has been in his family for generations.
Here you will bump into herbalists seeking out perfume essences and fragrances, chefs and wellness nuts seeking out exotic, local cooking spices and herbs in order to concoct liqueurs, herbal remedies and potions, restorers and painters coming for pigments and oils, and photographers and seasoned travellers that are merely there to experience the place.
If you have found a luxury villa in Florence and want to experience a magical and traditional gem from times past in the city, be sure to drop by!
OPENING HOURS
Monday – Sunday | 9:30am – 13:00pm | 4:00am – 7:30pm
Saturday | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday | closed
Via della Condotta, 32r
50122 Firenze
+ 39 055 211580
Here you will bump into herbalists seeking out perfume essences and fragrances, chefs and wellness nuts seeking out exotic, local cooking spices and herbs in order to concoct liqueurs, herbal remedies and potions, restorers and painters coming for pigments and oils, and photographers and seasoned travellers that are merely there to experience the place.
If you have found a luxury villa in Florence and want to experience a magical and traditional gem from times past in the city, be sure to drop by!
OPENING HOURS
Monday – Sunday | 9:30am – 13:00pm | 4:00am – 7:30pm
Saturday | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday | closed
Via della Condotta, 32r
50122 Firenze
+ 39 055 211580
