Caffè Florian, an essential presence under the Procuratie Nuove in St Mark’s Square, is considered the oldest Café in Europe, a symbol of the city of Venice. The story of the Florian is the history of the Venetian way of life itself.

Since its opening in 1720 in St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Caffè Florian has always been the favoured venue for artists, intellectuals and discerning customers. It also has a long tradition of being the place where Venice and the world come to meet, a focal point for different cultures and experiences. Although in tradition, Florian is actively engaged in organizing quality cultural events with particular emphasis on modern art. Today customers are invited to enjoy its famed service alongside a wide range of gourmet, design and lifestyle items which showcase the quality and exclusivity of Italian made products with an eye towards the contemporary.

Florence: The close artistic and cultural affinity between Venice and Florence has brought an enchanting piece of the Venetian elegance in the amazing Tuscan capital.

The historical Caffè Florian, opened in 1720 in St. Mark’s Square in Venice, now finds its natural space in Florence, with the opening of this new and prestigious location where the exclusive coffeehouse and the fine dining meet the Contemporary Art.

Part of the private Florian Art Collection is here on show in a permanent exhibition: Italian and international artists who, over the years, created exclusive pieces of art expressly for the Venetian Caffè Florian and now their works are in Florence, to pay their tribute to the three centuries’ tradition of style, elegance and refinement, that made the Florian name a renowned myth all over the world.