Farmacia degli Incurabili in Naples reopens. Date and how to visit it

After five years of closure, the historic Pharmacy of the Incurable of Naples will reopen next 30th November 2024. Located inside the Santa Maria del Popolo degli Incurabili hospital complex, the pharmacy is a living museum of historical medicine and an important symbol of the Neapolitan healthcare tradition. The reopening follows an extensive period of restoration necessary due to the collapse of the flooring in April 2019.

The reopening marks the first step in a large-scale project redevelopment and transformation of the Incurabili complex, aimed at making it a point of reference for both healthcare and culture and tourism for the city of Naples.

An innovative project for the Incurabili complex: health and culture in synergy

La Pharmacy of the Incurable It is not only a place of historical importance, but it is also part of an ambitious redevelopment project that aims to transform the entire hospital complex into a multifunctional hub, capable of combining healthcare, culture and tourism. With the launch of the tender, the renovation and redevelopment works will begin, which will lead to the creation of ahealth area and of amuseum area within the same complex.

THEhealth area will include a Community House, Community Hospital with 90 beds, rehabilitation and long-term care facilities, a day center for Alzheimer's patients, diagnostic imaging, and various specialized outpatient clinics. The facilities will allow the Incurabili complex to continue to offer essential health services for the local community.

In parallel, themuseum and exhibition area will include the Historic Pharmacy, Museum of Health Arts and History of Medicine a library and a Digital Innovation Hub. There will also be a concert and conference hall inside the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo degli Incurabili, external exhibition spaces, as well as a bar and a restaurant, to guarantee a complete cultural experience for tourists and visitors.

How to visit the Pharmacy of the Incurables

From 30th November 2024, the Pharmacy of the Incurable will be open to the public through guided tours, designed to enhance the rich historical and scientific heritage of the place. The visits can be booked directly through the official website of the Museum of Health Arts. For detailed information on opening hours and access methods, you can consult the website or contact the contact details provided by the hospital complex.

The Pharmacy of the Incurables: a historical heritage that looks to the future

La Pharmacy of the Incurable It is a symbol of the history and culture of Naples, characterized by a unique collection of ancient medical instruments, pharmaceutical jars and historical furnishings. Its reopening offers the public the opportunity to rediscover an important piece of the history of medicine, returning to the city a place of great cultural relevance.

The redevelopment project is not limited to the conservation of the past, but also aims to make the Incurabili complex a centre of innovation and culture, capable of attracting a varied public and hosting cultural events, concerts and initiatives that can celebrate both the historical value and the new development potential of the complex.

A strategic opportunity for Naples and the community

The redevelopment of the Incurabili complex represents an important opportunity for the city of Naples, contributing to transforming a historic place into a space capable of integrating health services e cultural offer. An integrated approach will allow the Incurables to become a landmark not only for citizens, but also for tourists, promoting the enhancement of the historical heritage and encouraging the economic and social development of the territory.

The initiative offers concrete benefits to the community, ensuring the continuity of health services and creating spaces dedicated to cultural growth and social participation. The redevelopment of the Incurabili complex represents a model of how the protection of historical heritage can coexist synergistically with the promotion of innovation and contemporary culture.

With the reopening of the Pharmacy of the Incurable and the start of the redevelopment works, Naples reclaims an important piece of its historical and cultural identity, looking to the future with an ambitious and inclusive project.