A Farmacia in Florence is very different than mega-pharmacies you'll find in the US. Here in Florence, a Farmacia carries both over-the-counter and prescription medicines as well as a selection of toiletries and supplies such as bandaids, feminine products, and sunscreen. The standard opening hours are from 9:00am to between
Emergency Room The ER that we recommended is called Santa Maria Nuova. You don't have to call an ambulance because they take walk-ins. However, if you need an ambulance, they are available 24/7. To call an ambulance, the number is 118. Everyone is welcome to use the emergency services, whether
Museo della Specola
The Museo della Specola is one of the sections of the bigger natural history museum of the University of Florence and is actually the heir to the oldest scientific museum in Europe. This museum is famous because it has the largest collection of eighteenth-century anatomical waxes; it also has a
Fondazione Salvatore Romano
The museum houses the private art collection of Salvatore Romano, which he donated to the City of Florence in 1946. Before his death in 1955, Romano personally set up the museum, carefully choosing the artworks and artefacts, where and how they were to be displayed. The museum is housed in
