Here's something that you might not be aware of: those who have found a vacation rental in Florence and love perfumes, rejoice, as the city is the scent capital of Italy.
The city's Renaissance courts were a place where some of the greatest patrons funded the creation of some of the world's best masterpieces by famous hands but it was also a fertile breeding ground for the art of perfumery and Catherine de' Medici's passion for scents only furthered the interest in the topic. Still a place where crafts and traditions in craftsmanship of all kinds is alive and well, Florence is home to many traditional and historic perfumeries, pharmacies, drugstores and herbalists. It has long since established itself as a leader in the sphere and there is constantly more specialised in research and experimentation happening in the city.
The city's Renaissance courts were a place where some of the greatest patrons funded the creation of some of the world's best masterpieces by famous hands but it was also a fertile breeding ground for the art of perfumery and Catherine de' Medici's passion for scents only furthered the interest in the topic. Still a place where crafts and traditions in craftsmanship of all kinds is alive and well, Florence is home to many traditional and historic perfumeries, pharmacies, drugstores and herbalists. It has long since established itself as a leader in the sphere and there is constantly more specialised in research and experimentation happening in the city.
One of the most famous places to purchases perfumes in the city is in a district called “La Corte dei Profumi”, or the “Court of Perfumes,” in the historic core of the city. It is home to multiple perfumers, many of which are centuries old.
Among them is: the Antica Erboristeria San Simone on Via Ghibellina, opened in 1700; the Speziere di Palazzo Vecchio on via Vacchereccia, which has been turning out high-quality artisanal products with carefully chosen ingredients for two generations; Acqua dell'Elba on via Calzaiuoli; the historic Officina de’ Tornabuoni on via Tornabuoni; via della Spada's Antica Officina del Dottor Vranjes; and Erboristeria Gremonihas on via Fanza, which has been in business since 1716.
If you have an interest in beauty and perfumes, in particular, or you want to buy some very unique souvenirs, this magic stores, with their traditions and history, are fascinating places to take in and take a whiff of on your next trip to Florence!
Among them is: the Antica Erboristeria San Simone on Via Ghibellina, opened in 1700; the Speziere di Palazzo Vecchio on via Vacchereccia, which has been turning out high-quality artisanal products with carefully chosen ingredients for two generations; Acqua dell'Elba on via Calzaiuoli; the historic Officina de’ Tornabuoni on via Tornabuoni; via della Spada's Antica Officina del Dottor Vranjes; and Erboristeria Gremonihas on via Fanza, which has been in business since 1716.
If you have an interest in beauty and perfumes, in particular, or you want to buy some very unique souvenirs, this magic stores, with their traditions and history, are fascinating places to take in and take a whiff of on your next trip to Florence!
