Barcelona: Royal Academy of Pharmacy of Catalonia Tour
ID: GYG439286-791475
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
50 min.
Description
Discover the amazing history of the pharmacy on a guided tour of one of the most remarkable medicine-related spaces in Barcelona: a pharmacy from the Medieval Age in the old hospital of Santa Creu.
Step back in time at the Old Hospital de la Santa Creu in Barcelona and discover the history of pharmacy with a guide. Explore one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe, today used by the Royal Academy of Pharmacy of Catalonia. Marvel at the stained-glass window and stunning architecture.
Meet your guide in the middle of the ancient hospital's cloister. Enter one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe, dating back to 1417. Follow your guide on a tour full of history in a hidden jewel of Barcelona. Learn about the different tools that have been used to create medicines over the years.
Discover the beautiful space, now home to the Royal Academy of Pharmacy. Be amazed by the main stained-glass window, furniture, original ceramic containers, and the window dating from 1696, used to deliver the medicines. Finish your tour with a greater understanding of the history of medicine.
Highlights
- Be transported back to the Middle Ages in the Old Hospital de la Santa Creu
- Discover one of Barcelona's hidden jewels as you step into the city's history
- Learn about the history of the pharmacy and medicine from your tour guide
- See ceramic containers that were used to make medicines in times gone by
- Admire the colorful stained-glass window with its pharmacy-related images
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet your guide right in the middle of the cloister of the Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, in front of the Royal Academy of the Pharmacy of Catalonia.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
