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Odeon Cafe 1006 D

Odeon Cafe,

Zurich, Switzerland

People / Portraits

Atmosphere / Sense of Place

 

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Odeon Cafe, Zurich

 

Decorated in the art nouveau style, the Odeon is one of the most historic cafes in Zurich. It’s patrons have included legendary figures such as Lenin and Trotsky, Mata Hari, Thornton Wilder, and James Joyce. Albert Einstein was also a regular in the 20's during his stay as a student here. A popular hangout, and one of the most central spots in the city, people pop in for a coffee, a drink or a more lesiurely weekend brunch, and then stay to watch the crowd.

 

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1016 d, disk 4

 

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