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Tallinn Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek) is indeed the oldest pharmacy in Europe that has been continuously operating at the same location since it opened in 1422.

In 2022, it celebrated its 600th anniversary, and to mark this significant milestone, Estonian Post issued a special stamp to honor its rich history -- https://pood.omniva.ee/en/other-stamps/3638-town-hall-pharmacy-600.html

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They advertise as the oldest, but there is always another one also advertising as the oldest :)

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It's true! :D

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For example, in Zagreb, Croatia, there is a working pharmacy that was officially open in 1355. That's why I know it is better to say 'one of the oldest' :)

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