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Farmacia Di Ciolo [Di Ciolo Pharmacy]

The pharmacy first opened around 1913, when the pharmacist Di Ciolo bought the eclectic-style building in which the pharmacy is still located today, moving it there from Via Stagio Stagi. In the early years of the 20th century, it became a meeting place for personages in the world of culture who resided at Forte dei Marmi during the summer.

It still has its vintage furnishings, consisting of a series of cabinets, display cases and light green wooden shelves with glass inserts and ceramic plaques, recently supplemented by other furniture in the same style.

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Texts by Francesco Boccanera, Anna Vittoria Laghi

English translation by Catherine Frost

Last update 21/feb/2008