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FAMOUS COFFEE HOUSES IN AUSTRIA

Legend has it that during the liberation of the end of the 19th century - beginning of “Maria Theresia” (mokka coffee in a glass,
Vienna from the Turkish siege in 1683, the the 20th century, turning coffee shops into with orange liqueur, cream and orange
Viennese found some sacks with black meeting places according to their cultural shavings, named after the Empress Maria
seeds that they mistook for camel food or political interests. Theresia) are waiting for you to round off
and wanted to burn them. The leader your stay in Vienna.
of the Polish troops, King Jan Sobieski In VAS DMC AUSTRIA we propose you
III - who led the triumphant revolt against a tour through the most famous, typical, CAFE CENTRAL - perhaps the most
the siege - got hold of these sacks and curious or unknown coffee shops so that famous of all, guidebooks and TV
gave them to his translator Georg Franz you can experience the best Austrian programs have made it a reference to
Kolschitzky. The latter realized what they activity: sitting in a coffee shop and let visit. And no wonder. Its neo-Renaissance
were and opened the first cafeteria in the the hours go by accompanied by a good style, on the first floor of the Ferstel
city with them. coffee and a newspaper or a book or the Palace, is home to a history of meetings
best company. of revolutionaries, psychoanalysts,
Reality confirms that around that time, architects and writers, since 1876. Today,
in 1685, Emperor Leopold I granted an VIENNA: an excellent menu of cakes and coffees,
Armenian citizen by the name of Johannes A visit to the Austrian capital cannot be accompanied by live piano music, will
Theodat permission to prepare the “Turkish complete without an afternoon in one of its make you spend an unforgettable time.
drink” (coffee and tea). With this permission cafés: CAFE SACHER - in our list can not miss
he opened the first coffee shop in the city, the origin of the most famous chocolate
a single room with wooden benches, thus LANDTMANN - In front of City Hall since cake in the world, the Sacher Cake,
laying the foundation stone for what would 1873, it was and still is a meeting point created in the kitchens of the Hotel Sacher.
become the greatest gastronomic tradition for politicians and economists. Its historic Sit on their sofas and let yourself be carried
of the city of Vienna, spreading to the rest Thonet chairs, Art Deco decoration and a away by the aristocratic and imperial
of the country, until it was included in the menu with Viennese coffee specialties, atmosphere, while tasting the cake and a
list of Intangible Heritage of UNESCO. such as the “Melange” (coffee with cream), coffee.
the “Brauner” (a small or large espresso,
Coffee has become history in Vienna served with cream separately), Turkish CAFE HAWELKA - a true Viennese
and Austria. Especially in the capital, this coffee (made in a copper jug, sweetened institution, you never know who will be
beverage experienced its golden age at or unsweetened, served with a lokum ) or a sitting next to you. Center of the city’s
bohemian and cultural life for more than 80
years, don’t miss a cup of coffee roasted
Linz on the premises.
Vienna
CAFE DEMEL - another unmissable
Salzburg classic, located opposite the gates of
the Imperial Palace. Cafeteria and pastry
shop suppliers of the imperial house, its
windows draw attention for its marzipan
AUSTRIA figures, as well as the workshop where you
Innsbruck
can see the master pastry chef and his
team creating wonders from scratch.
Enjoy some coffee and cake in the imperial
salons.

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