Café Tortoni, Historical coffeehouse in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Café Tortoni occupies an ornate building featuring marble tables, stained glass ceilings, and oak-paneled walls at 825 Avenida de Mayo. The space contains original furnishings and multiple rooms designed for dining, socializing, and games.
A French immigrant named Touan founded the establishment in 1858, and it relocated to its current location in 1880. The distinctive iron facade arrived in 1918, establishing the building's appearance as it stands today.
The basement space has served since 1926 as a gathering point where artists, writers, and musicians performed and exchanged ideas about their work. This area reflects the creative spirit that has defined the café for generations.
The café operates daily from 8 AM to 4 PM and 8 PM to 1 AM, with Piedras subway station on line A nearby for easy access. Multiple rooms and seating areas make it simple to explore and find a comfortable spot.
The interior preserves 19th-century furnishings including a library and billiard tables that remain in use. Visitors can play traditional games like dominoes, keeping alive a form of entertainment from earlier times.
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