San Ferdinando in Napoli in Città Metropolitana di Napoli, Campania, Italy — Southern Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)

Il Caffè Sospeso / The Suspended Coffee

Photographed By James Hulse, June 12, 2023

1. Il Caffè Sospeso / The Suspended Coffee Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Al Gran Caffè Gambrinus è nata, a partire dalla seconda metà dell'Ottocento, la pratica del caffè sospeso, che consiste nel lasciare un caffè pagato per le persone che non possono acquistarlo e concedersi tale piacere. L'eco di questa pratica si è diffusa in tutto il mondo ed è giunta sino in America, dove sono nate iniziative simili a quella napoletana.

English Translation:
At the Grand Café Gambrinus, starting from the second half of the nineteenth century, the practice of suspended coffee was born, which consists in leaving a paid coffee for people who cannot buy it and allow themselves this pleasure. The echo of this practice has spread throughout the world and reached as far as America, where initiatives similar to the Neapolitan one were born.

Erected by Gambrinus Napoli.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.

Location. 40° 50.21′ N, 14° 14.901′ E. Marker is in Napoli, Campania, in Città Metropolitana di Napoli. It is in San

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

Ferdinando. Marker is at the intersection of Via Chiaia and Piazza Trieste e Trento on Via Chiaia. The marker is located along the north wall of the Gambrinus Café. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via Chiaia 248, Napoli, Campania 80132, Italy. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Palazzo Salerno e Gambrinus / Salerno and Gambrinus Palace (a few steps from this marker); Palazzo Reale / Royal Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Chiesa di S. Ferdinando / Church of S. Ferdinando (within shouting distance of this marker); Basilica di S. Francesco di Paola / Basilica of St. Francis of Paola (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palazzo Cirella / Cirella Palace (about 150 meters away); Palazzo Berio / Berio Palace (about 210 meters away); Galleria Umberto I (about 210 meters away); Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano / Zevallos Stigliano Palace (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Napoli.

The view of the Suspended Coffee Marker along the wall of the cafe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 12, 2023

2. The view of the Suspended Coffee Marker along the wall of the cafe

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.