Головне в Тоскані

Editor's Choice

This collection highlights Tuscany’s architectural and scientific history alongside its natural coastline. Explore the 13th-century Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy, Europe’s oldest apothecary, and the medieval Ponte Vecchio, famous for its overhanging goldsmith shops. The list includes Brunelleschi’s Hospital of the Innocents, a pioneer of Renaissance architecture, and La Specola, which houses a vast collection of anatomical wax models. For a natural contrast, visit Feniglia Beach, a six-kilometer sandy spit connecting Monte Argentario to the mainland within a protected nature reserve.

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Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy

Founded at the beginning of the 13th century by Dominican monks, this store is considered to be the oldest European pharmacy.

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Vecchio Bridge

Historic medieval stone arch bridge featuring shops of goldsmiths and jewelers, renowned for its scenic views and unique architecture.

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Hospital of the Innocents

As there was a lot of abandoned babies in the 1400s, Florence needed to establish an institution which would take care of them.

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Museum of Zoology and Natural History

The Museum of Zoology and Natural History, best known as La Specola, is an eclectic natural history museum in Florence, central Italy,…

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Feniglia Beach

A six-kilometer sandy dune connecting Monte Argentario to the mainland. It is bordered by a pine forest and forms part of a protected nature reserve, featuring shallow waters accessible only by foot or bicycle.