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The oldest restaurant in the world, Casa Botín in Madrid, Spain, has been serving customers continuously since 1725.

Why it is true

Recognized by Guinness World Records, it is famous for its roast suckling pig and has hosted famous writers like Ernest Hemingway and Francisco de Goya.

Source: Restaurant History

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