Description One of the most historic cafes in Zrich, since it first opened its doors in 1912 the Odeon has been patronized by such figures as Lenin and Trotsky, Mata Hari, Thornton Wilder, Mussolini, James Joyce and various other colorful types. Decorated in the art nouveau style and located on the open Limmatquai plaza in Old Town, it is one of the most central spots in the city, and all day long--until well after midnight--people pop in for a quick coffee or a drink or a bite of lunch, and then linger to watch the crowds walk by.