Gran Caffè Quadri is one of the few places in the world that has maintained its timeless allure throughout the centuries. When inside the historic dining and sitting rooms, looking out onto St. Mark's Square, you can feel the ambiance of Venice's first cafes, which changed European social customs during the twilight of the Venetian…
The Historic Cafe "La Calcina" owes its name to the warehouse of the ‘limestone sellers’ that, in the distant seventeenth century, was located within its walls and caused the frequent passage of boats laden with stones and lime under the nearby bridge, now known as Ponte della Calcina. With the passage of time, the old…
Cafè de l'Òpera has an amazing story that goes back to the 18th century! Located on La Rambla de Sant Josep at La Rambla Nº 74, Cafè de l'Òpera is one of Barcelona's most emblematic Cafes both because of its tradition and its lovely Modernista decoration. The Cafè actually began life as an inn back…
The history of the Cafe Stefanka begins at 1897 when the architect Alexander Feigler jr. built the semi-detached house on the corner of Pallisadenwef and Kohlmarkt in eclectic style.
The house owner was Rosa Fleischamn who made it a Cafe and later rent it to Bela Hackenberg. The Hackenberg family ran the Cafe since 1904, when they…
Cafe Centrál opened in 1887 and was the center of various Hungarian literature and scientific streams throughout the 19th and 20th century. Between 1890 and 1945, well-known writers and poets gathered at the Cafe Central to edit literary journals! Cafe Central was also an important meeting point for scientists, composers, and artists.
The mission of Cafe Central is to…
The New York Café has lived through many eras, political systems, and historical turning points. Still, it has always been reborn, sparkling and occupied by those who longed for its comforts: artists, members of the nobility and commoners alike. Recently the New York Cafe was ranked as the “Most Beautiful Coffee House in the World”.
At…
The name of the café “Les Deux Magots” (i.e. “two Chinese figurines”) comes from a novelty shop that once occupied the same premises. Founded in 1812 at 23 Rue de Buci, it was transferred to Place St-Germain-des-Prés to expand in 1873. The two statues that adorn the café now stand as witnesses to that era. In…
The historic café “Kipos” (garden) in Chania Crete, is situated in the town’s municipal garden. Today, after almost one and a half centuries of presence, “Kipos” in its natural calm environment, continues to constitute a cultural, historic and social reference point for the town of Chania. Many important personalities have visited its premises, such…