The Florian coffee It is quite an institution in Venice. It was inaugurated in 1720 in the St. Mark's Square and little by little it became one of the most prominent places in the social life of the city. Today having a coffee at the Florian is something that any self-respecting tourist cannot fail to do.
To its privileged situation (not all cafes see life go by from the wonderful place where Café Florian does it, with spectacular views of the Cathedral of San Marcos) it is necessary to add a impeccable service and the highest quality of its products. All these factors have contributed to making the Florian an establishment of unmatched category.
With a convulsed cultural and social life
When Floriano Francesconi, the first owner of Café Florian, opened the doors of his establishment for the first time in December 1720He never imagined, even remotely, that he was going to become a real cultural and social reference from the city of canals. And that this fame would exceed spatial and temporal borders, since it has been that way for almost three centuries.
As soon as it began its journey, the elegant surroundings Café Florian attracted the noblest characters and highlights of Venice as well as visitors. Casanova, Goethe, Lord Byron, Charles Dickens or Marcel Proust were some of his regulars. And the Florian was the place of meeting for the best in the world of art and culture, politics and social life.
It remained in the hands of the Francesconi until 1858, when it changed owners and was restored and its interiors redecorated with all the splendor of the time. They highlight the Hall of Illustrious Men, the Senate room, the China Room and the Japanese Room, the Hall of Stations. From 1893 it was the headquarters of the International Contemporary Art Fair, today known as the Venice Biennale.
205 : Inside the World's Oldest Coffee Shop, Caffe Florian, Venice, Italy (April 2024)
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