Pharmacy Collection-MICOF | València, Spain

Muy Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Farmacéuticos de Valencia-MICOF

The Muy Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Farmacéuticos de Valencia (MICOF), founded in 1441, holds the distinction of being the oldest pharmaceutical institution in the world. Its current headquarters is located in a 19th-century urban palace, designed in 1886 by architect Peregrín Mustieles Cano. The building preserves many original features, including frescoes, coffered ceilings, wrought ironwork, and chandeliers, making it a remarkable example of 19th-century Valencian decorative and architectural arts. In addition to its institutional role, the MICOF safeguards an important historical and cultural heritage. Among its most notable assets is the painting “Alegoría Farmacia–Fundación MICOF” by Andrés Cillero Dolz and Joaquín Michavila Asensi. Its documentary collections include a photographic archive of past presidents, as well as early 20th-century pharmaceutical advertisements from various Valencian pharmacies and laboratories. This legacy reflects both the scientific evolution of the pharmaceutical profession and its deep cultural roots in the region.