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There are numerous breathtaking cafes globally, each uniquely merging atmosphere, architecture, and exceptional pastries and coffee.

Let us explore sixteen well known for their beauty!🧵⤵️ New York Cafe, Budapest Credit: @architectolder on X
1. Café New York, Budapest

Famous for its stunning Belle Époque decor, elaborate frescoes, and gold chandeliers, making it a symbol of Budapest’s café culture. CRedit: u/newtoboston2019 on Reddit
2. Café Central, Vienna

Known for its role in intellectual history, having been frequented by famous figures like Trotsky, Freud, and Lenin. Its classic coffeehouse atmosphere and traditional Viennese pastries are also highlights. CRedit: @WorldOfPicture5
3. The Grounds of Alexandria, Sydney

Renowned for its garden setting and market-style approach to dining and coffee, offering a farm-to-table experience in an urban environment. Image
4. Caffè Florian, Venice

Famous for being Italy’s oldest café, opened in 1720, and for its luxurious interiors and prominent location in St. Mark’s Square. Image
5 Café de la Paix, Paris

Known for its grand architecture and historical significance, including its status as a meeting place for the Belle Époque elite. Credit: .parisselectbook.com/le-cafe-de-la-paix-entre-tradition-et-modernite/
6. Cafe Majestic, Porto

Famous for its lavish Belle Époque interiors and historical significance as a gathering place for Porto's cultural elite since the 1920s. Image
7. El Fishawy, Cairo

Esteemed for its deep historical roots and authentic Egyptian coffee experience, having been a hub for writers and artists for over two centuries. Image
8. Café Tortoni, Buenos Aires

Noted for its rich history, classic architecture, and status as a Buenos Aires cultural icon, having hosted literary greats and tango legends. Credit: ucityguides.com
9. Le Procope, Paris

Famous as the oldest café in Paris, known for its literary associations and historical clientele, including figures like Voltaire and Benjamin Franklin. Credit: Procope
10. Café Pushkin, Moscow

Known for its lavish interior that replicates a Russian aristocratic mansion and for serving traditional Russian cuisine alongside its coffee. Credit: @architectolder on X
11. Antico Caffè Greco, Rome

Renowned for its historic art collection and as a former haunt of notable artists and writers like Keats, Shelley, and Goethe. Credit: Mangiare&Vivere
12. Tania's Teahouse, Dubai

Known for its stylish, Instagram-worthy decor and a menu that creatively incorporates tea into a wide array of dishes and drinks, making it a favorite among the city's trendy and health-conscious crowd. Image
13. The Jane, Antwerp

Set in a renovated chapel, The Jane stands out for its stunning, contemporary interior design and a high-end dining experience, offering exquisite dishes crafted by Michelin-starred chefs. Credit: Photo: Pieter D`Hoop
14. The Cake, Kiev

Featuring a cheeky imitation of a Jeff Koons' balloon animal sculpture, this café specializes in modern French patisserie and boasts an interior designed by 2b group, highlighted by a striking pink balloon-like dog sculpture against a backdrop of 10,000 unique handmade tiles, all crafted to resemble a glazed cake on a white plate.Image
15. Bar Luce, Milan

Designed by Wes Anderson, famous for its nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of old Milanese cafes and cinematic design elements. Image
16. Cafe Imperial, Budapest

Famous for its rich Art Deco interiors and historical significance, the cafe is popular for serving traditional Hungarian dishes and pastries in an opulent setting that captures the grandeur of old Budapest. Image

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