Locali Storici d’Italia

An association founded with the aim of protecting and promoting the hotels, restaurants, and cafés that have shaped our country’s history.

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Saturday, October 3

National Day of Italy’s Locali Storici

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The association

The Associazione Locali Storici d’Italia is a non-profit cultural association that brings together around 200 of the oldest and most prestigious hotels, restaurants, patisseries, confectioners’ and literary cafés – venues that have played a key role in Italian history, both through the events they have organised or hosted and through the illustrious figures who have frequented them.

The Association, which is under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture, has for 48 years been dedicated to promoting and protecting its member venues.

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Historic Venues

At least 70 years of operation

Preservation of the original interiors and furnishings (or those that reflect the establishment’s origins)

Collection of artifacts, mementos, and historical documents relating to events and notable figures

At least 70 years of operation

Preservation of the original interiors and furnishings (or those that reflect the establishment’s origins)

Collection of artifacts, mementos, and historical documents relating to events and notable figures

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Historical records

Tradition, passion. Stories of families whose lives have been intertwined for generations with their restaurants, cafés and hotels. Stories which, very often, have given rise to products and recipes that are unique and inimitable, the result of intelligence, skill, taste and imagination

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Historical records

Tradition, passion. Stories of families whose lives have been intertwined for generations with their restaurants, cafés and hotels. Stories which, very often, have given rise to products and recipes that are unique and inimitable, the result of intelligence, skill, taste and imagination

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A Guide to Locali Storici d’Italia

New Guide 2026–2027

2026/2027 Between Battles and Bottles: The Story of Our Country Through the “Liquid Testimonies” of Italy’s Historic Taverns

The corridors of time within Italy’s historic venues are paved with anecdotes and legends, where the clinking of glasses mingles with the echoes of cultural revolutions. The new edition of the Guide takes us on a unique journey to discover iconic labels, artisanal liqueurs, and signature cocktails that have been the silent protagonists of battles, political meetings, and memorable celebrations. Discover the stories of daring and identity preserved in the living monuments of the no

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Every year, the guide to Italy’s Historic Venues focuses on a different topic.

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The most D’Annunzian

May 20, 2024 | Records

the Caffè Pasticceria Balzola in Alassio, Caffè dei Costanti in Arezzo, Caffè Centrale in Asolo, Grapperia Nardini in Bassano, the Grand Hotel in Gardone, Hotel Bristol Palace in Genoa; Ristorante A Santa Lucia, Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan; the Grand Hotel & La Pace in Montecatini Terme, the Gran Caffè Gambrinus in Naples, Royal Victoria Hotel in Pisa, Ristorante Corona in San Sebastiano Curone, Caffè Grande Italia in Sirmione, Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromées in Stresa; Caffè Lavena, Hotel Londra in Venice; Ristorante Casa Perbellini – 12 Apostoli in Verona.