Curiosities and rarities
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Claret of the Town Hall Pharmacy
Spiced claret associated with the Town Hall Pharmacy recalls a time when drinks and remedies shared a counter.
The long history of the pharmacy on Town Hall Square extends well beyond modern medicines. A spiced wine called claret belonged to an older world of pharmacy and drinking in which flavour, warmth and hopes of healing overlapped. Historical beliefs about its effects are not present-day medical advice. The interest lies in how differently customers once understood an apothecary’s goods and what might help a person feel better.
Practical information
Address: Raekoja plats 11
View the Town Hall Pharmacy at Raekoja plats 11. A historical drink is not a health recommendation; check current exhibition access locally.