Gran Caffè Lavena
The café opened in 1750 as the Regina d'Ungheria, the Queen of Hungary, under the Procuratie Vecchie. Carlo Lavena bought it in 1860, and it calls itself the café of Wagner, of musicians and of writers.
- What it is
- Café
- Opened
- 1750
- Area
- St Mark's Square
- Nearest museum
- St Mark's Campanile, 50 m
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What Gran Caffè Lavena is known for
Since 1750
It opened in 1750 as the Regina d'Ungheria, and was later the Orso Coronato, after a sign of a crowned bear.
The Lavena family
Carlo Lavena bought it in 1860, and it has been in his family since.
Wagner
The café ties its name to Wagner, who lived in Venice in his last years.
What to know
- It opened in 1750
- It is at the foot of the clock tower
- It has been in the Lavena family since 1860
Where Gran Caffè Lavena is
Address
Piazza San Marco 13330124 Venice, Italy
Nearest station
San Marco Giardinetti, on the vaporetto, about three minutes away
Museums and sights nearby
- St Mark's Campanile50 m
- St Mark's Basilica100 m
- Doge's Palace150 m
- Teatro La Fenice400 m
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection700 m
Distances are in a straight line from the restaurant.
On St Mark's Square since 1750
The café opened in 1750 as the Regina d'Ungheria.
Carlo Lavena bought it in 1860, and it took his name.
Gran Caffè Lavena: common questions
- Where is Gran Caffè Lavena?
- At Piazza San Marco 133, in San Marco sestiere, Venice. The nearest station is San Marco Giardinetti, on the vaporetto, about three minutes away.
- Which museums and sights are near Gran Caffè Lavena?
- St Mark's Campanile is 50 m away, St Mark's Basilica is 100 m away, Doge's Palace is 150 m away. Distances are in a straight line from the restaurant.
- What is Gran Caffè Lavena known for?
- Since 1750, The Lavena family, Wagner. A café of 1750 at the foot of the clock tower on St Mark's Square, the café of Wagner and of musicians, in the Lavena family since 1860.
- When did Gran Caffè Lavena open?
- In 1750. It opened in 1750.
What visitors say about Gran Caffè Lavena
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Tickets and tours near Gran Caffè Lavena
Things to do near Gran Caffè Lavena
The nearest of this site's best things to do in the city. Distances are in a straight line.
- 4Ride up St Mark's Campanile for the view over the lagoon50 m awayMonument, 30 to 45 minutes, ticket with a time
- 2Stand under the golden domes of St Mark's Basilica100 m awayChurch, 45 to 90 minutes, ticket with a time, sold by the basilica
- 1Walk through the Doge's Palace and over the Bridge of Sighs150 m awayMuseum, 2 to 3 hours, ticket
- 11Ride a gondola through the canals200 m awayOn the water, 30 to 45 minutes, a shared or private ride
Artists to see near Gran Caffè Lavena
The museums nearest to here, and the most famous artists on show in each.
Doge's Palace, 150 m away
Peggy Guggenheim Collection, 700 m away
Hotels near Gran Caffè Lavena
The five-star hotels closest to it, of those this site lists in Venice. Distances are in a straight line.
- Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel4.5Five-star hotel, Riva degli Schiavoni300 m away
- The St. Regis Venice4.6Five-star hotel, Grand Canal350 m away
- Hotel Londra Palace4.7Five-star hotel, Riva degli Schiavoni400 m away
- The Gritti Palace4.6Five-star hotel, Grand Canal500 m away
Where to eat near Gran Caffè Lavena
The nearest of the famous tables this site lists in Venice. Distances are in a straight line.
- Gran Caffè Quadri3.7Café and restaurant, St Mark's Square50 m away
- Caffè Florian3.8Café, St Mark's Square100 m away
- Ristorante Do Forni3.9Restaurant, San Marco150 m away