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Porto, Portugal

Café Ceuta (est. 1953)

This café from 1953 is inspired by the Portuguese conquering of the city of Ceuta, in the north of Africa. Its architect, Carlos Neves, wanted to follow the trend of creating different light effects, and for that he used a system of lamp shades. The cafe was known to be frequented by ministers and other…
Porto, Portugal

Café Aviz (est. 1947)

With its crystal chandelier and bronze sculpture, the Aviz Tea Room was born in 1947 right in the Downtown of the city of Porto. This was the period immediately following the Second World War. Then in the 1960s and 1970s, the Café Aviz became one of the reference cafés for university students, helped by the…
Memory & Culture

Historic Places in Italy

A wonderful video has been created in Italy to mark the first celebration of “the National Day of Historic Italian Places”, the purpose of which is to examine the origin…
Lisbon, Portugal

Café Martinho da Arcada (est. 1782)

The Historic Café Martinho da Arcada is a Myth in the history of Lisbon. It is linked to the Portuguese arts and letters, as it was the favorite place of famous writers and intellectuals, such as Afonso Costa, Manuel da Arriaga, Bernandino Machado, and Antonio Borges. However, the Martinho da Arcada is worldwide famous…
Lisbon, Portugal

Café Nicola (est. 1929)

Café Nicola is a symbol of the history of Lisbon. It’s a Café full of history, tradition, and culture. It was, and still is one of the preferable meeting places of Lisbon’s intellectual elite, like the poet Bocage, who was a habitué and now has a statue as a reminder. In existence since 1929, with…
Braga, Portugal

Café Vianna (est. 1871)

Café Vianna is one of the most emblematic Portugese Cafes. It is located in the Arcada building in the Praca da Republica and opened in 1871. The meeting point of the City was – and still is- Café Vianna. Lots of people of the letters and the arts are regulars at the Café. Also, students…
Azores, Portugal

Pastelaria Athanásio (est. 1890)

The oldest Café and very famous in the Azores is «Pastelaria Café Athanásio». A family business that goes from generation to generation and preserves in full the traditional flavors of Portugal and the Azores. «Pastelaria Café Athanásio» is a great attraction for visitors to the island, offering delicious coffee and amazing sweets, the recipes of…
Azores, Portugal

Peter Café Sport (est. 1918)

Peter Café Sport is located in the historic city center of Horta, on the island of Faial, in the Azores. It constitutes a historical and cultural landmark of the archipelago and, particularly, of the island. An expression, consecrated among the yachtsmen, sums up this highlight: "If you sail to Horta and do not visit the…
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