Here are nine of the oldest pastry shops in the world - tried and trusted by many centuries cake thirsty visitors.

Traditional cream and sponge cake Hungarian Dobos

Here are nine of the oldest pastry shops in the world - tried and trusted by many centuries cake thirsty visitors.

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In a corner of the world are lucky, bakers have perfected their creations for several generations, reaching the point where they are works of art.

Here are nine of the oldest pastry shops in the world - tried and trusted by many centuries cake thirsty visitors.

Hofbackerei Edegger Tax (Graz, Austria)

This bakery has come up with the goods since the 14th century and has been at its current location since 1880.

The ornately carved, arched wooden doors and storefronts crowned by the Austro-Hungarian empire coat of arms - a gold double-headed eagle holding a sword and the world on the door - proving age and popularity with the local royalty.

It is, after all, "supplier to the Imperial and Royal Court."

Its traditional cookies Busserl Sissi, named after Queen Elizabeth of Austria, worth trying.

People with celiac are lucky - maybe old bakery but it's keeping up with the times by offering gluten-free products.

Hofbackerei Edegger Tax, Hofgasse 6, Graz;. +43 316 83 02 300

La Maison Stohrer (Paris)

Continuing the theme of royalty with a fondness for fat, Paris's oldest cake shop, La Maison Stohrer, can claim the great connections through Poland.

In 1725, when Louis XV married the Polish princess Marie Leszczynska, newlywed pastry chef brings his father, Nicolas Stohrer, to Versailles.
Confeitaria Nacional: grand, sweet.
Confeitaria Nacional: grand, sweet.

Five years later Stohrer opened this pastry shop in the Rue Montorgueil in Paris, and it has served royalty since - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II stopped in during a state visit to France of his 2004.

Commoners are welcome too.

Stohrer is credited with inventing the "baba au rhum" - brioche soaked liquor named after the character in "The Thousand and One Nights" - it is still a popular choice.

It's worth breaking eye contact from the pastry case packed Stohrer to examine the wall paintings created by artist Paul Baudry in 1860.

Maison Stohrer, 51 Rue Montorgueil; +33 1 42 33 38 20

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Pietro Romanengo fu Stefano (Genova, Italy)

This quaint cafe heavy in sugar and candied fruit famous for.

The company was founded in 1780, opened the oldest of the two shops in Via Soziglia in 1814.

Not much has changed since.

They visited in May and June will see Pietro Romanengo fu Stefano staff involved in the annual work to separate the petals are used to produce the celebrated cafes and rose sugar rose syrup.

Pietro Romanengo fu Stefano, Via Soziglia, 74/76, Genova; +39 010 2474574

Ruszwurm Cukraszda (Budapest)

Anyone visiting the Matthias Church in the 13th century Budapest could do worse than follow their tour with a sweet pick-me-up in the near Ruszwurm Cukraszda.

Located in the Buda Castle, this pastry shop opened in 1827 and has withstood the siege, a revolution and World War II.

The original Biedermeier era furniture and interior still in stores today. Cabinets along the wall holding antiquities collection associated with sugar.

Traditional cream and sponge cake Hungarian Dobos are customer favorites, such as the creation of its own stores, pastry cream Ruszwurm.

Ruszwurm Cukraszda, Szentharomsg utca 7, Budapest; +36 1 375 5284

Confeitaria Nacional (Lisbon)

A pastry shop with a cream-colored wall hangings trimmed in gold and is overlooked by a mirrored ceiling, which Confeitaria Nacional opened in 1829 in a magnificent building on the corner of the square Praca da Figueira.

It is still run by descendants of the founder.

Traditional Portuguese Christmas cake Bolo-Rei (King Cake) was brought to Portugal by Confeitaria Nacional Baltazar Rodrigues Filho Castanheiro of the south of France in the 19th century.

Based on France's favorite seasonal Gateau des Rois, Bolo-Rei is a cake-like bread with raisins, candied fruits and nuts.

At other times of the year, it could not hurt to try one of their popular pasteis de nata custard tarts.

Confeitaria Nacional, Praca da Figueira 18B, Lisbon; +351 21 324 3000

Pasteleria Antigua del Pozo (Madrid)

When the pastry shop name contains the word "antique," it's better to have some history behind it or pastries on the stale side.

Fortunately, it was the former with Pasteleria Antigua del Pozo.

Madrid Institute was opened as a bakery in 1810 and then as a pastry shop in 1830, claiming the crown as the oldest city.

It remains true roots, providing traditional Spanish dishes such as bartolillos, a favorite with the locals.

Del Pozo is also famous for roscon de reyes, a traditional treat is usually only available during the Epiphany but available here throughout the year.
Change-proof cream cake: Ruszwurm Cukraszda.
Change-proof cream cake: Ruszwurm Cukraszda.

Pasteleria Antigua del Pozo, 8 Calle Pozo, Madrid; +34 915 22 38 94

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Blikle (Warsaw)

Reportedly favorite General Charles de Gaulle and Pope Paul II, Blikle, which opened in 1869, is still a family business.

The shop is still operating in its original location, even though the place was rebuilt after being destroyed by the retreating Germans towards the end of World War II.

Now there are 20 stores spread throughout Blikle Poland, but the original is the main attraction.

Favorite items, including versions of paczki (Polish donuts), glazed cake filled with jam and sprinkled rose petals on top with candied orange peel.

Visitors will probably have to join the local line waiting for this one, but they will take part in the tradition of the old Warsaw.

Blikle, 35 ul. Nowy Swiat 35, Warsaw; +48 22 826 45 68

Maison Bertaux (London)

For those who like a piece of contemporary art with their cake, London's oldest cafes usually oblige.

Since 1871, Maison Bertaux has brought a French patisserie, including croissants, eclairs, fruit tarts and Gateau Saint-Honore, downtown Soho district.

In true French fashion, there is sidewalk seating available under a blue awning is typical Maison Bertaux.

The length of the destination for arty types - near the art school Central St Martin - Maison Bertaux make French pop singer Lily Allen wedding cake and a birthday cake late designer Alexander McQueen.

Famous visitors has included Nicole Kidman and Bob Geldof.

Co-owner of Tania Wade mountain performing arts in the basement and the upstairs tea room cafe.

Next is the work of actor Timothy Spall, who was recently selected as the best actor at the Cannes Film Festival.

Maison Bertaux, 28 Greek St, Soho, London; +44 20 7437 6007

Cafe Tortoni (Buenos Aires)

OK, we say the oldest "European" pastry shops, but anyone hunting for a little bit of France in Buenos Aires should check Cafe Tortoni.

Opened by a French immigrant in 1858, Tortoni soon became a gathering place for the city's cultural elite and celebrities from around the world.

Einstein Rubinstein, Borges and Hillary Clinton have all fallen in over the years.

Today, visitors can sip hot chocolate cafe with churros (fried dough covered in sugar and cinnamon), while taking in one of the performances of tango night or weekend.

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