Prive-bezoek met gids aan de Basiliek Santa Maria Novella in Florence en de Officina Profumo Farmaceutica
Beschrijving
Ontdek de tijdloze schoonheid van de Santa Maria Novella Basilica, een van de meest fascinerende bezienswaardigheden van Florence. Dit architectonische meesterwerk werd begin 13e eeuw gesticht door Dominicaanse monniken en heeft een prachtige renaissancegevel. Stap binnen en laat u betoveren door wereldberoemde kunstwerken, waaronder Giotto's "Crucifix" en Masaccio's "Trinity". Vervolg uw reis door het vredige Groene Klooster, versierd met muurschilderingen van Paolo Uccello, geschilderd in opvallende groene tinten. Dit klooster was een plek van cultivatie, waar Dominicaanse monniken rozenwater produceerden om te helpen desinfecteren tijdens epidemieën. Vervolgens breidden ze hun botanische kennis uit door kruidenremedies, essences en medicinale balsems te creëren. Bezoek vervolgens de Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, opgericht in 1612. Deze historische apotheek, gevestigd in het oorspronkelijke Dominicaanse klooster, biedt een onvergetelijke zintuiglijke ervaring met zijn geurige kruiden, voortreffelijke parfums en schoonheidsproducten.
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Santa Maria Novella Basilica werd opgericht door de Dominicaanse vaders aan het begin van 1200 en staat prachtig met zijn prachtige renaissance façade, in het gelijknamige mooie plein. Binnenin krijg je de kans om meesterwerken te zien zoals de "Crucifix" van Giotto de "Trinity" van Masaccio en de spectaculaire fresco's van Filippino Lippi en Ghirlandaio en ook het verhaal van de "bedelorde" van broeders die altijd aanwezig geweest in deze kerk. Je tour eindigt in het elegante "Groene Klooster", zo genoemd naar zijn prachtige muurschilderingen in groene aarde door Paolo Uccello.
Al in de 14e eeuw verkochten de Dominicaanse monniken van het klooster Santa Maria Novella, die het land behorend tot het klooster achter de kloostergang cultiveerden, rozenwater om te gebruiken als ontsmettingsmiddel, voornamelijk tijdens perioden van epidemie. In de 16e eeuw begonnen de monniken, onder de invloed van Cosimo I de 'Medici en zijn opvolgers, die een grote belangstelling hadden voor de natuurwetenschappen, en met de oprichting van de eerste "Giardino dei Semplici" (geneeskrachtige planten). een grote verscheidenheid aan planten, distilleert kruiden en bloemen en bereidt essences, zalven en balsems. "De huidige" workshop "in Santa Maria Novella dateert uit 1612, een periode waarin apothekers hun vak hier uitoefenden, wat u een kans zal geven om te bezoeken na het zien van de basiliek, hier, in de oude zalen die deel uitmaken van het oude Dominicaanse klooster, onder de gewelfde plafonds met hun prachtige fresco's en omringd door de aromatische geur van kruiden van het Toscaanse platteland, wordt u geboeid door het onweerstaanbare en buitengewone producten die wereldwijd bekend en erkend zijn. Een echte "top must see" geweldige plek!
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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.
