Munich has its own café culture. Unlike in Vienna, where the legend has it that the love for the brown beverage stems from the Turkish siege, here the strong connection to the south is expressed: from the late 17th century, Munich became known as the "northernmost city of Italy" in terms of coffee enjoyment, and it has largely remained so to this day. The history of its cafés reflects the vibrant social life of the state capital. Additionally, Bavarian confections, tortes, cakes, and pastries have testified for centuries to the sensual joy of life that one knows how to enjoy in the Isar metropolis. The art of patissiers often also reflects the spirit of their time. For instance, the Prince Regent Cake, created in 1886 in honor of the Bavarian Prince Regent Luitpold, with its eight layers of sponge cake, symbolizes the former administrative districts of Bavaria.