Viennese Coffee House Culture Designated by UNESCO as cultural heritage, Vienna’s coffee houses are elegant institutions of intellectual and social life. Patrons linger for hours over melange, a frothy coffee similar to a cappuccino, served with a glass of water and sometimes a complimentary newspaper. The atmosphere is one of refinement and relaxation, where artists, writers, and thinkers have gathered for centuries to read, write, and debate. These coffee houses offer a sanctuary from daily life, emphasizing leisure, conversation, and cultural engagement, making them enduring symbols of Viennese sophistication and democratic public space.
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