Dating from 1902, this time-warped pharmacy is a sight to behold, adorned with antique apothecary jars, scales and cash register. Fans of Inspector Montalbano may feel a sense of déjà vu: the place has made cameo appearances in the hit TV series, earning it the sobriquet La Farmacia di Montalbano.
Antica Farmacia Cartia
Southeastern Sicily
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