Caffe florian is a coffee house situated in the procuratie nuove of piazza san marco, venice. Since it opened in 1720 caffe florian has always been the only place to be. Venice map food, art and entertainment tods italian notes. The best cafe in venice to sit and watch italian people, culture and the venetian world go by. Marks square, the worlds oldest cafe still in operation has been a silent witness, for almost three centuries, of the joys and excitement of venice. Set under the arcades of the procuratie nuove in st. Historic denver video podcast grandes parcerias radio online puc minas. First opened on 29 december 1720 by floriano francesconi under the name venezia trionfante triumphant venice, it was soon renamed florians by its patrons. Caffe florian venezia autentica discover and support. The delightful art of drinking espresso at caffe florian, italys oldest cafe. Its not a place for a romantic honeymoon dinner, but it is exactly the place for romantic honeymoon afterdinner deserts and. May 23, 2014 this, the most famous cafe in venice, is tucked under the arcades of the procuratie nuove in san marco square its half way up on the left as you stand with you back to the doges palace. Venice, caffe florian and casanova the word travels.
Whats so special about this particular cafe in venice. Full text of international herald tribune, 1994, france. When the cafe was first opened, it was called, alla venezia triofante, which translated from italian into english means venice the triumphant. Caffe florian was opened in 1720 by floriano francesconi and now invites not only locals, but also tourists to visit and embrace a real venetian experience in the centre of this magical city.
Quality, elegance, and refined italian style are the essence of florians product branded lines gourmet, lifestyle, and design. Book caffe florian delicacies florian editions design. In a top position in the arcades of sighs in piazza san marco in venice, the caffe florian is the oldest italian coffee and is a symbol of the city. Caffe florian will revert, for a time, to its original name venezia trionfante, or venice in triumph, and its amazing story will be told in a thousand different languages, the languages of wonder and marvel. Its not a place for a romantic honeymoon dinner, but it is exactly the place for romantic honeymoon afterdinner deserts and drinks, listening to the music in piazza san marco.
Caffe florian venice italy the caffe florian was established in 1720 on the piazza san marco in venice, veneto in italy, europe. The caffe florian, actually the oldest italian cafe, was inaugurated. It was established in 1720, and is the oldest coffee house in continuous operation in italy, and the oldest in the world. It was established in 1720, and is the oldest coffee house in continuous operation in. Caffe florian is more than just a cafe, and can rightfully be considered a tourist attraction in itself. Opened on december 29th 1720 by floriano francesconi under the name alla venezia trionfante, or triumphant venice, it soon became known by its patrons as florian s, the most famous bottega. Caffe florian the worlds oldest cafe, in venice, italy. All the florian branded collections are available in our venice shop, in the florians worldwide and in our eshop. Caffe florian delicacies is much more than a cookbook, because it tells the history of the traditional venetian sweets and cakes through images and recipes. Caffe florian the oldest italian cafe since 1720, the cafe florian in venice is the oldest italian cafe, located in a privileged position under the portico of st.
This book is the result of his photographing a week in the life of the historic cafe. Marks square, venice, caffe florian may rightfully claim to be one of the citys symbols. I have read about caffe florian in coffee history books and to get to speak with them is surreal and an honor indeed. By the middle of the 19th century, caffe florian remained in the possession of the francesconi family, and then changed its owners several times. The caffe florian employs 45 staff in the winter months rising to an impressive 75 in the summer. Located under the procuratie nuove arcades, in the st. There are many legends about the origin of coffee, the best known tells a story of a shepherd named kaldi, leading to graze goats in ethiopia. The authentic, ideal backdrop for the crazy days of masks, parties, and fiction.
Caffe florian venezia autentica discover and support the. Since its foundation, it has become a reference in venice and in europe, due to its innovations and its role as the venetian meeting point for celebrities, artists, and luminaries from all over the world. Jun 14, 2016 the oldest coffeehouse in the world, the florian was founded in saint marks square in 1720. Florian is renowned worldwide for its unique, timeless style, for the silver trays food and drinks are served on, and for the waitstaffs unmistakable livery. This overhead view of the tables outside the caffe florian is how they appear from the campanile in the piazza san marco in venice, italy.
This is perhaps the oldest cafe in the world, dating back to 1720, where countless influential europeans sat at the tables. In a short few months, venetians began calling it florian s after the name of the caffes founder, floriano francesconi. See more ideas about venice, venice italy and italy. Theyre all highly professional, but its not necessarily the most friendly cafe in venice. I was lucky enough to visit during carnival and, although a bit pricey, it is worth it to feel transported back in time to the golden age of the serenissima. The traditional specialities are expertly reinterpreted with original creativity according to the florian style. Its got things like quiche, lasagna, sandwiches, salad, etc.
It was opened on 29th december 1720 by floriano francesconi as alla venezia trionfante triumphant venice, although the clientele subsequently. Opened december 29, 1720 by floriano francesconi under the name at veneziatrionfante, was quickly called by patrons florian, named after its owner, becoming the most popular botega coffee. The map to refer to when organizing a tour of the historic, fresh and refined city of venice, as described by toto bergamo rossi. Venices historic cafes art and history travel ideas. Marco square in new procuratie a historical place where you can still feel a very strong tradition of venetian, then as now a place of meeting of several worlds. The oldest coffeehouse in the world, the florian was founded in saint marks square in 1720. Florian underground in venice exhibition venice caffe.
Marco square in new procuratie a historical place where you can still feel a very strong tradition of venetian, then as now a. In the summer months from lunchtime till close, there is usually a quartet of musicians playing outside the cafe. Short history the cafe opened its doors for the first time on december 29, 1720, under the name of alla venezia trionfante, and soon after that received the name of its first owner, floriano francesconi. The caffe florian was founded in 1720 and opened under the name alla venezia trionfante in venice triumphant. One of italys oldest and most popular coffee rooms, florians was always a favourite haunt of the rich, famous and erudite and still is. The impressive book of signatures testifies the passage of characters such as. It is the oldest cafe in the world situated under the arches of the procuratie nuove in saint mark square.
Dear guests, we kindly inform you that, due to the emergency of the covid19 virus, caffe florian is temporarily closed but our eshop is still available to enjoy our branded products. Caffe florian piazza san marco, 30124 venice, italy rated 4. Inside caffe florian, the worlds oldest coffee shop. Venice, caffe florian and casanova, a history of glamour, intrigue and the pursuit of pleasure.
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