Travel & Learn

Come and join us in Florence, at the origin of iconic Tuscan craftsmanship and espresso machine excellence. This fascinating place on the hills, overlooking Firenze, is La Marzocco’s 360° coffee experience center, Accademia del Caffè Espresso: the breathing and lively historical factory of La Marzocco, now turned into a multi-purpose cultural hub.

Once an artisanal manufacturing site, and today an example of industrial archeology with a corporate museum – greenhouse – exhibit spaces – interactive labs – library – hospitality lounge and restaurant…

Pursuing excellence in coffee

Accademia del Caffè Espresso, invites anyone who is interested in coffee, in espresso history and innovations, and in the heritage of La Marzocco, to engage with our in-house team of experts and immerse themselves in the fascinating world of a 97-year old brand which continues to pursue excellence in coffee, championing community, research, sustainability.

Our wide range of products

Visitors to the Accademia can choose to book a guided tour and/or an experience from our wide range of courses and workshops, available both on-site and online (E-learning). They can take part in both theoretical and hands-on sessions to deepen their knowledge of coffee and coffee equipment, while exploring how these elements are intertwined with La Marzocco’s rich historical, cultural, and artistic heritage, as well as with the wonderful territory of Florence.

“Explore our home and take part in
an authentic experiential offering”

Unique and inspiring experience

The “Travel & Learn” program is designed for tourists, espresso enthusiasts and food lovers, students of coffee and F&B schools, barista academies, and hospitality professionals who are looking for a unique and inspiring experience. The program is fully customizable, tailored to their individual needs, interests, and availability, and enriched by educational opportunities and meaningful connections.

Authentic experiential offering

Explore our home and take part in an authentic experiential offering, which we can curate from A-Z, tailormade for the coffee traveler, case by case, and for which we work to ensure they come as guests, leave as friends, bringing back know-how, a certificate of attendance, a gift bag, and, we hope, some great long-lasting memories.