When the Ottoman Turks besieged this European city in 1529, one item they brought along was coffee. Ever since then, this city has been famous for its cafés and the type of coffee served there. Which city is it?

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The story of this city's coffee obsession is rooted in military conflict. During the 1529 siege led by Suleiman the Magnificent, the invading Ottoman army brought along their provisions, which included sacks of unfamiliar, dark beans.

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