A Timeless Brew: The Secret History of Urbino’s Oldest Caffè
Chloe O’Hallaron URBINO, ITALY — The clinking of coffee cups, the ruffling of a pigeon’s wings, and the roar of a Vespa scooter can be heard rumbling down the cobblestone streets. These are the sights and sounds observed from the portico of Caffè Basili, the Renaissance town’s oldest caffè. Day to day, through the windows of Basili, one can spy on graduates crowned with laurel wreaths, lovers sharing a gelato, and local shopkeepers tending to their small businesses. Caffè Basili offers a bird’s eye view to the piazza, and over the years, it has emerged as a cultural hub of… Read More »A Timeless Brew: The Secret History of Urbino’s Oldest Caffè
