Ancient Cafe Iruña Bilbao – Spain

Ancient  Coffee Shop in Bilbao: Cafe Iruña  The Cafe Iruña is located in front of the Albia Gardens, next to Ledesma street and with double access from Berastegui and Colón de Larreátegui streets. It was inaugurated on July 7, 1903 by the Navarrese promoter Severo Unzue Donamaría.   It draws attention for the original distribution of its 300 square meters of floor, subdivided into different spaces in which the quality of its tiles and the Mudejar-inspired decoration stand out, with …

Read More

Porto: Coffee Shop Majestic an Icon of the Belle Epoque

Porto: Cafe Shop Majestic

The Coffee shop Majestic located in Rua de Santa Catarina N ° 122, opened its doors in 1921 with the name of “Elite”. It was designed by architect Joao Queirós inspired by the work of maestro Marques da Silva. At its inauguration attended all the personalities of the political and artistic world

Coffee shop majestic - porto
Coffee shop majestic – porto

 

Art Deco in Porto

In 1922, the name was changed to the current one. Art Deco style was one of the most luxurious places in Porto. The marble facade is adorned with plant motifs of sinuous shapes. A trio of charming columns marks the facade.
 In the upper part a pediment crowns the decoration with the Majestic’s initials. On the sides there are two representations of children who, amusing, invite the passer-by to enter.

Read More

Nespresso Coffee Maker

Nespresso Coffee Machine & Vertuo History of Nespresso The Nespresso Coffee Machine does not look like a travel coffee maker. For trekking or hiking of course not. But for a trip in a motor home it is ideal for several reasons: Little size It is light Use capsules and do not grind coffee. It is compact Technical data of the Nespresso Coffee Machine Power rating 1260 Watt Pressure : 19 Bars Weigth: 7.9 Pounds Heigth: 16.5 Inches Width: 5.3 Inckes …

Read More