Italy-Trieste

Caffè Tommaseo, book with a portrait of the Italian patriot and writer Nicolò Tommaseo. The Caffè Tommaseo is the oldest in Trieste and belongs to the Association of the italian historical inns. Opened in 1830 it was decorated by the painter Gatteri and furnished with large mirrors, purposely brought from Belgium. In december 1997 the café was restored and renewed in the style of the original tradition of the Vienna cafés.

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Caffè Tommaseo, book with a portrait of the Italian patriot and writer Nicolò Tommaseo. The Caffè Tommaseo is the oldest in Trieste and belongs to the Association of the italian historical inns. Opened in 1830 it was decorated by the painter Gatteri and furnished with large mirrors, purposely brought from Belgium. In december 1997 the café was restored and renewed in the style of the original tradition of the Vienna cafés.