Dubrovnik Pharmacy

Right at the entrance to the Old Town there is an old 13th-century church and a pharmacy (museum) that can be visited (40 kuna). Several scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed there, so it’s a must-see for fans.

The famous pharmacy in Dubrovnik, known as "Malebran Pharmacy", is one of the oldest and most renowned historic sites in this Croatian city. Malebran Pharmacy, whose roots date back to the 17th century, is one of the oldest continuously operating pharmacies in Europe and an important historical monument.

This pharmacy was founded by the Italian pharmacist and physician Paskoje Orlandi in 1317. Orlandi was from Dubrovnik and ran the pharmacy in a beautifully decorated building that has survived to this day. The Malebran Pharmacy was where the people of Dubrovnik could obtain medicines, cosmetics, herbs, and medical advice.

The interior of the pharmacy has preserved many original elements and decorations from the 17th century, making it a unique pharmaceutical museum and an example of Dubrovnik's historical heritage. In the pharmacy you can see old apparatus for distilling essential oils, antique vessels for storing medicines, and extensive archival collections of prescriptions and documents from that time.

Additionally, the pharmacy is often visited by tourists who can see what a traditional pharmacy looked like in past times and learn about the history of pharmacy in Dubrovnik. It is also an excellent place to understand the city's history and its importance as a major center of trade and culture in the region.

Thus, the Malebran Pharmacy in Dubrovnik is not only a valuable historical monument but also a fascinating place that revives the spirit of the past and offers an interesting insight into the history of pharmacy and everyday life in this beautiful Croatian city.