Divan Cafe

Central Anatolia


The shady courtyard cafe of the Taş Han is simply the most atmospheric place in town to take a break with a cold drink, Türk kahvesi (Turkish coffee) or çay. Everyone flocks here, from suited business people on their lunch break to students chilling out with friends over nargiles (water pipes).

Nargile flavours include such oddities as Red Bull and 'ocean' – no, we've no idea either (we always order double apple).


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