The Café Knösel features a bright, canary yellow facade that stands out against the gray stone of the surrounding buildings on Haspelgasse. Founded in eighteen sixty-three by Fridolin Knösel, this establishment earned its reputation as the birthplace of the Student Kiss. When local students wanted to give a small, anonymous token of affection to young women visiting with their chaperones, they purchased this specific chocolate praline. The treat allowed them to express interest without breaking the strict social codes of the time.
Café & Hotel Knösel - Heidelberg
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