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Are you travelling along  Italy and are you going to stop in Firenze at Santa Maria Novella’s train station to change train and you have just one hour ?

What a pity you have   just such a short time to visit this beautiful city ,you are sad about it ,aren’t you? …😁😞☹️ I can perfectly imagine how you are feeing  but ..don’t worry, follow my tips & you will see something interesting anyway in the nearby & in few minutes!
First of all ,as soon as you get off from the train , go out from the right exit – usually less crowded  than the central or left one – cross the street & keep on right until a traffic light , cross and keep on going  right for just few metres  than turn left  into Via della Scala where the first  – unforgettable – stop will be  : Officina di Santa Maria Novella  (open every day from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm )www.smnovella.com a magnificent location that host  this old prestigious pharmacy  since 1612 – can assure you that this  only stop worths the visit ! 

When you are inside,  immersed in these  aromatic  fragrances & architectonical beauties of the past , have  a look to the ceiling painted as a real blue sky with stars, the chandaliers and then don’t miss the cloister of Santa Maria Novella Church that you could see   from the herbalist room & will appear to you  what has been considered an extraordinary  example of Gothic architecture . Around you you will find  a huge choice of  “made in Florence” presents to bring home from room essences, herbal infusions,body cream, parfumes,essences & chocolates too all of them dressed in elegant packagings.

Continuing on the left from the Officina of Santa Maria Novella’s  exit , at the end of the street on your left you could see in all its magnificent the Santa Maria Novella ‘s façade projected  & finished by architect Leon Battisti Alberti at the end  of 1470.

At this point you don’t need to walk until the Duomo square to see the Brunelleschi’s dome & the Giotto towerbell : in fact , if you want  ,you can order  an aperitivo or a cappuccino by the rooftop terrace – with swimming pool – by the Grand  Hotel Minerva www.grandhotelminerva.com located  just on the  left side of the church that offers a breathtaking view  & from where you could take great photos – see mine here below 😉🔝🍸🍹

Ops, I am sorry , now it’s time to go back to the station or you will miss your train connection but please, trust me, don’t miss this mini tour I just suggested to you , you will love it ! 😉👍🍸🍸💒🛍🛍