In the spring of 1898 Alessandro Manaresi strolled through the center of Florence and realized that there was no bar in which he could enjoy a good Caffè. While gazing at the magnificent facade of Or San Michele, he decided to create a pleasant meeting place for Florentines himself. Thus, on October 6, 1898, the first bar in which the coffee could be enjoyed standing opened.

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