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Caffè Cova

Founded in 1817, this pasticceria (pastry shop) relocated to the exclusive Montenapoleone street in 1950, and is a good place for a cake/tart with a hot drink, such as coffee. At Christmas, enjoy the traditional Panettone cake.

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Address: Via Montenapoleone 8
Getting there: Metro: San Babila/Montenapoleone
Website: pasticceriacova.com (opens in a new tab)

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