Cafeneaua veche, Historic monument and café in Old Center, Bucharest, Romania.
Located at Covaci Street 16, Cafeneaua Veche occupies a traditional building with large windows and stone walls from 1812.
The establishment received certification in 1812 and later became a gathering place for Romanian intellectuals, writers, and even King Carol II.
Romanian poets Mihai Eminescu and playwright Ion Luca Caragiale frequented this café, which influenced the literary scene of their time.
The café serves coffee, cakes, and tea daily from noon until midnight, with reservations available through phone or email contact.
This structure maintains its original architectural elements while functioning as the oldest operating café in the Romanian capital.
Location: Bucharest
Address: Str. Covaci 16 sector 3, municipiul București
GPS coordinates: 44.43032,26.10274
Latest update: March 16, 2025 17:51
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