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Thread of the most stunning cafes on Earth 🧵

1. New York Café, Budapest

2. Café de Flore, Paris

Famous for its iconic shopfront, this magnificent café became a popular gathering spot for many intellectuals in the years following the war.

3. Caffè Florian, Venice

Founded in 1720, this historic café holds the title of Italy's oldest, continuing to operate today.

It has welcomed distinguished guests such as Goethe, Casanova, and, in later years, Lord Byron, Proust, and Charles Dickens.

4. Café Central, Vienna

Established in 1876, this café quickly became a gathering place for notable Viennese thinkers and historical figures, including Herzl, Zweig and Trotsky.

By January 1913, its visitors had included personalities such as Tito, Freud, and Stalin.

5. Café im Kunsthistorischen Museum, Vienna

The stunning beauty of the Café-Restaurant in the magnificent Cupola Hall of the museum is truly beyond what words can capture.

6. Les Deux Magots, Paris

Known for its historical ties to figures like Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Ernest Hemingway, this café also attracted Jim Morrison, who admired its Art Deco design and often enjoyed meals here.

7. Café Tortoni, Buenos Aires

Established in 1858 by a French immigrant, it was named Tortoni after a renowned Parisian café and drew inspiration from the coffee houses of the Fin de siècle period.

8. Café de la Paix, Paris

Located on the Place de l’Opéra, it beautifully combines timeless Napoleon III decor with contemporary elements.

The elaborate interior, its prestigious location, and high-profile guests all contribute to its worldwide cultural importance.

9. Le Train bleu, Paris

At first sight, this famous spot within Paris' Gare de Lyon might resemble a chic café, but it is actually a restaurant with exquisite dining rooms themed after French cities and regions, adorned with 41 paintings by renowned artists of the era.

10. Tiffany’s Blue Box Café, New York City

This spot offers an elegant experience with a luxurious ambiance, serving gourmet meals and signature cocktails inside the iconic jewelry store on Fifth Avenue.

11. Gran Caffè Gambrinus, Naples

Naples' renowned literary café has long been a gathering spot for intellectuals, politicians, and business men, embodying European elegance and culture.

It remains a favorite of Italian Presidents visiting the city.

12. Café Pushkin, Moscow

This historic café is known for its opulent 19th-century ambiance and classic Russian cuisine.

13. Confeitaria Colombo, Rio de Janeiro

Situated in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, this marvel stands as a prominent landmark in the city’s Central area and has earned recognition as one of the world’s 10 most stunning cafés, according to City Guides.

14. Majestic Café, Porto

This Art Nouveau-style café, located on Rua de Santa Catarina, is intertwined with the history of 1920s Porto and the tradition of café discussions, where politicians, writers, and intellectuals would gather to exchange and debate ideas.

15. Hotel Café Royal, London

Located in the heart of Regent Street, this luxury hotel offers a unique blend of Mayfair’s grace, Soho’s energy, and St. James’s refinement.

16. Café Imperial, Prague

Since its opening in 1914, the Café Imperial, built in the Art Deco style, has been one of Prague’s favorite cafés, reflecting the era of its construction, a time marked by archaeological discoveries in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece.

17. Le Procope, Paris

A plaque at the café, founded in 1686 by Sicilian chef Procopio Cutò, claims it to be the world's oldest still operating.

Notable patrons included Jefferson and Voltaire, the latter famously consuming up to 50 cups of coffee with chocolate daily.

18. The Grand Café, Oxford

Founded in 1650, this café is widely acknowledged by various sources as the oldest in England.

19. Caffè Quadri, Venice

If you're a fan of dining surrounded by art, this is the spot for you.

The ground floor is adorned with pastel stuccos that depict Venetian life, painted by Giuseppe Ponga.

20. V&A Museum Cafe, London

The first-ever museum café was created with the goal of inspiring visitors to engage more deeply with cultural experiences.

21. Naguib Mahfouz Cafe, Cairo, Egypt

Hidden away in the mysterious labyrinth of Khan el Khalili Bazaar, this historic café blends literary charm, cultural ambiance, and culinary delights, offering a peaceful escape from the crowds.

22. Antico Caffè Greco, Rome

First established in 1760 on Via dei Condotti, it holds the title of Rome's oldest café and ranks as Italy's second oldest, following Caffè Florian.

Its renowned clientele over the years included luminaries such as Goethe, Byron, and Stendhal.

23. Café A Brasileira, Lisbon

This is one of Lisbon's most famous historic cafés, established in the 19th century to serve Brazilian coffee.

Poet Fernando Pessoa, commemorated with a statue at his favored table, often visited to indulge in absinthe while writing and reading.

24. Café Landtmann, Vienna

Throughout its rich history, Café Landtmann has been a popular gathering place for Austria's business men, politicians, intellectuals, and creatives, such as Sigmund Freud, Gustav Mahler, and many more.

25. Le Café Marly, Paris

Located beneath the arcades of the Louvre, this renowned spot seamlessly merges the atmosphere of a Parisian brasserie with that of a literary café.

One more: a café in Qatar with a simple monochrome design that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a storybook.

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