Traditional cafes in the Old Town, like Kaffee Mayer, with its classic dark-wood furniture and gilded accents, attracted tourists lured mostly by history. “Cafe culture strongly reflects the happiness of people, the quality of life and the mood of the society,” said Mr. Bagin, the actor who lives in the Old Town. Today, I have friends on every street of the Old Town.” The neighborhood, he said, has become cool and popular again. The city center, it seems, may be nearing saturation: There are about 160 cafes around the Old Town square, offering something for everyone. “The cafes have brought life where it’s never been before,” said Ludwig Bagin, a 39-year-old actor who lives in the Old Town.

Source: International New York Times August 11, 2016 13:30 UTC