The Centuries-Old Monastery of Florence - Santa Maria Novella (SMN)

Originally a monastery, SMN became a fragrance workshop in 1612 and is the oldest perfumery pharmacy in Europe, still in operation today. More than a pharmacy, SMN is like a museum. As you enter the classical and elegant portico, you are greeted with decorations, furniture, and paintings that are full of medieval style. It's so beautiful, no wonder tourists visiting Florence make it a point to pilgrimage there. It never offers discounts in Florence, but tourists can get a tax refund when they purchase (12% on amounts over 70 Euro). Centuries-Old Monastery of SMN Address: Via della Scala, 16, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Booking through Trip.com can save you a few hundred dollars a night compared to other websites for the same hotel, saving quite a bit of money, and you can also earn Trip coins to use as cash.