Venice is also famous for its historic cafés. Imported from the Ottoman Empire around 1615, since 1683 many cafes spread throughout the city. The December 29, 1720 was opened the famous Caffè Florian, still active in Piazza San Marco, under the Procuratie Nuove, and in 1775 opened another famous coffee, the Caffè Quadri.
Situated on the sun corner of St. Mark's Square, at the foot of the clock building, in front of the church, the Caffé Lavena has been one of Venice's most renowned coffee boutiques since 1750. For many years, has been an elegant meeting place in Piazza San Marco, where you can enjoy the music of its orchestra.
Caffè Florian was opened in 1720 in the Procuratie Nuove of Piazza San Marco in Venice. Caffè Florian is Italy’s oldest Café. While seated in one of the café’s frescoed rooms or outside listening to the orchestra in the Piazza, one can enjoy impeccable service and products of the finest quality.