Visita guidata privata della Basilica di Santa Maria Novella a Firenze e della sua Officina Profumo Farmaceutica
Descrizione
Scopri la bellezza senza tempo della Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, uno dei monumenti più affascinanti di Firenze. Fondato dai frati domenicani all'inizio del XIII secolo, questo capolavoro architettonico presenta una splendida facciata rinascimentale. Entra e lasciati ipnotizzare da opere d'arte di fama mondiale, tra cui il "Crocifisso" di Giotto, la "Trinità" di Masaccio. Continua il tuo viaggio attraverso il tranquillo Chiostro Verde, ornato da murales di Paolo Uccello, dipinti in suggestivi toni di verde. Questo chiostro era un luogo di coltivazione, dove i monaci domenicani producevano acqua di rose per aiutare a disinfettare durante le epidemie. Poi, hanno ampliato le loro conoscenze botaniche, creando rimedi a base di erbe, essenze e balsami medicinali. Successivamente, visita l'Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, fondata nel 1612. Situata all'interno dell'originale monastero domenicano, questa storica farmacia offre un'esperienza sensoriale indimenticabile con le sue erbe profumate, profumi squisiti e prodotti di bellezza.
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Itinerario
Basilica di Santa Maria Novella fu fondata dai Padri Domenicani all'inizio del 1200 e si erge magnificamente con la sua splendida facciata rinascimentale, nell'omonima e bella piazza. Al suo interno, avrete la possibilità di vedere capolavori come il "Crocifisso" di Giotto "Trinità" di Masaccio e gli spettacolari affreschi di Filippino Lippi e Ghirlandaio e ascoltare anche la storia dell '"ordine mendicante" dei frati che hanno sempre stato presente in questa chiesa. Il tour termina all'interno dell'elegante "Chiostro verde" così chiamato per i suoi meravigliosi murales in terra verde di Paolo Uccello.
Già nel XIV secolo i monaci domenicani del monastero di Santa Maria Novella, che coltivavano la terra appartenente al monastero dietro i chiostri, vendevano acqua di rose da utilizzare come disinfettante, soprattutto durante i periodi di epidemia. Nel XVI secolo, sotto l'influenza di Cosimo I de 'Medici e dei suoi successori, che si interessarono profondamente alle scienze naturali, e con la fondazione del primo "Giardino dei Semplici", i monaci iniziarono a coltivare una grande varietà di piante, distillano erbe e fiori e preparano essenze, unguenti e balsami.L'attuale "officina" di Santa Maria Novella risale al 1612, periodo in cui gli speziali stavano svolgendo il loro commercio qui, che avrete l'opportunità di visitare dopo aver visto la Basilica, qui, all'interno delle antiche sale che fanno parte del vecchio monastero domenicano, sotto i soffitti a volta con i loro magnifici affreschi e circondato dal profumo aromatico delle erbe della campagna toscana, rimarrai affascinato dall'irresistibile e straordinario prodotti conosciuti e riconosciuti in tutto il mondo. Un vero posto da non perdere!
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Recensioni(12)
Our tour guide Marta was amazing. I connected with her on a personal level. The exclusive private was worth the extra fee. I’m so glad I decided to purchase this tour.
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Holly, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are truly delighted to hear that Marta helped create such a special and personal experience during your private visit in Florence. It is especially rewarding to know you found the exclusive experience worthwhile and that this unique tour left such a positive impression on your stay in Italy. We hope to welcome you again soon for more unforgettable cultural experiences in Florence. With our warmest greetings from Italy, Caf Tour & Travel Team
Wanted a small tour to fit an opening in our packed vacation schedule. This was a perfect fit….close to train station, close to hotel, far less crowded than other tourist sites. Tour guide was knowledgeable. She provided just the right amount of detail on art, history, and architecture. Good way to spend 90 minutes away from the crowds.
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Customer, thank you very much for sharing your experience. We’re delighted that this private visit to Santa Maria Novella and its historic Officina was the perfect fit for your busy travel schedule, offering a quieter and more intimate side of Florence. It’s wonderful to hear that the guide’s balanced insights into art, history and architecture made the time both engaging and relaxing. We hope to welcome you back to discover more hidden gems of our city, always away from the crowds and rich in authentic Florentine charm. Warm regards from Florence, Caf Tour & Travel
Lovely guide and incredibly informative- gave us lots of knowledge . Very interesting with the delight of the pharmacy at the end ! It was quite quick against time allocated.
Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Sarah, Thank you for your positive feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private guided visit of the Santa Maria Novella Basilica and the Officina Profumo Farmaceutica. It’s great to know that our guide was welcoming and provided you with valuable information. We’re also pleased that you found the visit to the historic pharmacy delightful. Thank you once again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Our best regards
We had a wonderful guide Iliaria! She was very knowledgeable about art, history and architecture and made it all very interesting and relatable. The Basilica and the Farmacia were so beautiful and worth seeing and Iliaria was delightful. A must-do! Would definitely recommend!
Andrea was very competent and attentive to my questions. Punctuality and professionalism was very much appreciated. I was very impressed with my tour, and of the beauty and history that I discovered. The perfume pharmacy was my highlight! Thank you Andrea ,for helping me to take photos, as I was the only guest. Just perfect! Molte Grazie!
The guide , Marcello, was very informative regarding the Basilica. However we had also expected at least 30 minutes talk/tour of the Officina Profumo Farmaceutica as per our booking. We received very little information , and very rushed, from Marcello regarding the Farmaceutica. This was a shame as my wife wanted to learn about the Farmaceutica. Ken Mathews
Good afternoon from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Ken, thank you so much for sharing your review on Viator. We regret to hear our tour did not fully meet your expectations. We understand that you were hoping for a more extensive and detailed tour of the Officina, and we will absolutely address this matter with our guide, Marcello, and work towards ensuring that future tours strike a better balance between the Santa Maria Novella Basilica and the Officina Profumo Farmaceutica. Both sites hold historical significance, and we want our visitors to have a well-rounded experience that showcases the unique offerings of both places. Probably the guide dedicated more time to the Basilica because of its great importance in Florence's history and culture. We hope to have the possibility to welcoming you again in one of our activities, Best regards
We were very happy for doing this tour. We did not know a lot about Santa Novella church before the tour, just that is had been important as the Pope residence during a time, and for housing one of the oldest pharmacies in the world. The tour was excellent, with a guide, Andrea, that is really an expert. We leart a lot. Capilla Tournaboni is amazing, and Spanish influence is clearly shown in other parts of the complex. The pharmacy today is a nice shop. We strongly recommend this tour.
Laura was our guide for a private tour of Santa Novella. She was very knowledgeable and kind. We very much wanted to see Plautilla Nelli’s Last Supper and she helped us locate it, and we stood admiring its newly restored beauty. We visited the Perfumery and learned about its history. Such a fascinating spot, and not to be missed when visiting Florence. Our whole visit was brought to life by our excellent guide. Brava, Laura!
In such a wonderful basilica it is a shame that there are such rude and arrogant custodians at the entrance
We did a private guided tour in Spanish and it was great. The guide’s explanations helped us to understand much better all the art in this Basilica and the comparison with the Holy Cross helped us to visit it next and make the most of both basilicas.
