The historic Antico Caffe Greco in Rome, where Nikolai Gogol penned “Dead Souls,” has shut its doors following a protracted legal dispute. The establishment, which operated since 1760 in a prestigious Roman district, ceased operations after seven years of conflict between its management and the building’s owners. The battle began in 2017 when the cafe’s lease expired, and its operators sought an extension, only to face rejection from the property’s owner. The disagreement dragged on for nearly eight years before the closure.
The venue, situated in a property owned by Rome’s Israel Hospital, will be replaced by a new facility whose details remain undisclosed. No further information about the future of the site has been released.
Historic Rome Cafe Where Gogol Wrote ‘Dead Souls’ Closes After Legal Battle
