"One of Florence ’s grand cafés since its founding in 1733, Caffè Gilli is easilyrecognized by the Swiss clock hanging outside above its entranceand by the glass display caseof multicolored confections inside.Enjoy your morning cappuccino or evening prosecco while standing at the marble-topped bar, or experience the café's formal service by sitting at apolished wooden table under elegantchandeliers in the tearoom. For more-casual warm-weather meals, there is a large shaded patio with comfortable seating and a fantastic view of the carousel in Piazza della Repubblica."