La Marzocco is a factory that makes some of the best coffee machines in the whole world. It opened in 1927 and was originally located in Pian di San Bartolo in Florence but moved to Mugello a few years ago.
Since then, it has put Mugello on the map for serious coffee lovers around the world and become a place that attracts foodies from all over the globe.
If you want to learn all about this factory and the coffee machines it makes, just find a luxury villa in Barberino di Mugello and take a guided tour of the factory during your visit.
In 1939 Giuseppe and Bruno Bambi, the founders of the company, developed and patented the first coffee machine with a horizontal boiler, that is now a standard and, today, these innovators and La Marzocco are synonymous with coffee machines that are 100% Italian made, made by highly skilled contemporary artisans and which are super specialized in making the best possible Italian espresso.
Since then, it has put Mugello on the map for serious coffee lovers around the world and become a place that attracts foodies from all over the globe.
If you want to learn all about this factory and the coffee machines it makes, just find a luxury villa in Barberino di Mugello and take a guided tour of the factory during your visit.
In 1939 Giuseppe and Bruno Bambi, the founders of the company, developed and patented the first coffee machine with a horizontal boiler, that is now a standard and, today, these innovators and La Marzocco are synonymous with coffee machines that are 100% Italian made, made by highly skilled contemporary artisans and which are super specialized in making the best possible Italian espresso.
The factory is open to visitors only by appointment and offers tours that last one and half hours and take visitors to every corner of the building.
These tours talk visitors through the interesting history from the foundation of the company onwards and explain all about the culture, significance and importance of Italian espresso.
Tours run Monday to Friday at 10.30am, are free and can be booked by completing this form at least one day in advance of your visit.
As they are big on preserving that their history, one of the big highlights of the tour are the beautiful antique and custom machines tucked into every corner of the factory.
These tours talk visitors through the interesting history from the foundation of the company onwards and explain all about the culture, significance and importance of Italian espresso.
Tours run Monday to Friday at 10.30am, are free and can be booked by completing this form at least one day in advance of your visit.
As they are big on preserving that their history, one of the big highlights of the tour are the beautiful antique and custom machines tucked into every corner of the factory.
However, there is much more to see and learn on tours such as the company's desire to be greener, and their impressive projects to increase sustainability and reduce consumption, as well as their passion for design and collaborations with Tuscan artists to product machines that are as beautiful as effective.
For any coffee lovers visiting Tuscany, this truly is a must for your itinerary!
For any coffee lovers visiting Tuscany, this truly is a must for your itinerary!
