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The first chemist’s shop of Lviv appeared in the city more than 2,5 centuries ago. Now, it is the museum. In general, Lviv’s pharmaceutical science and industry have been occupying the leading places in the world for centuries and were of great success amongst the citizens. Each of chemist’s shops had the original name, such as ‘Under the Golden Star’ or ‘Under the Hungarian Crown’. The famous aqua vitae, life water, have been fabricated here, along with longevity essence, life balm and the row of other fantastic remedies. This was the place of important discoveries. In 1852, two scientists had got kerosene here for a first time. The first lamp was lighted in 1853.

Information taken from Ukrainian site.