Coffeehouse from the Ottoman to the Republic: The example of Konya

In this thesis, the existence of coffeehouses in Konya from past to present and their development over the centuries are emphasized. The origin of coffee and its emergence in the Ottoman Empire brought with it prohibitions due to its religious, political and social roles. Even though the coffeehouse bans were eased from time to time, the complete lifting of the bans continued until the 19th century. XVIII. Many types of coffeehouses emerged at the end of the century. Neighborhood Coffeehouses, Tradesmen's Coffeehouses, Janissary Coffeehouses, Semai Coffeehouses were examined among the types of coffeehouses. The arrival of coffee in Konya coincides with the same period as in Istanbul. Konya's history of coffee and coffeehouses started with Türbeönü Coffeehouse and Sulu Kahve, and has become a place for lovers. In Konya, the types of coffee houses were examined and Aşık Coffee Houses, Tradesmen and Mobile Coffee Houses were discussed. It has been stated that Kayıklı Kahve and Kızlı Kahveler were effective during the Republic period. Again, news about coffeehouses in local newspapers of Konya during the Republican period were examined. Coffeehouses, which have evolved into a "cafe" culture over time, continue to be a cultural space between the traditional and the modern.