Architecture / Clock tower
Safranbolu Clock Tower
Safranbolu, Karabük
One of the oldest clock towers that can be climbed and is still working, commissioned in 1794–1797 by Grand Vizier İzzet Mehmet Paşa.
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Its story
The Safranbolu Clock Tower was commissioned on the Kale in 1794–1797 by İzzet Mehmet Paşa from Safranbolu, grand vizier of Selim III. According to the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, it is the oldest clock tower in our country that is in working order and can be climbed. The clock room of the square-plan, stone-walled building is reached by a steep staircase; the clock, wound once a week, runs with two weights of 109 and 60 kilograms. The tower was restored in 1998–1999, and the clock was maintained for decades by local craftsmen. It can be visited together with the City History Museum every day except Monday.
Key facts
- Built
- 1794–1797
- Height
- About 12 m
- Open days
- Except Monday, 09:00–17:30
Trip purpose
- Photography
Location
41.24616, 32.69039
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://karabuk.ktb.gov.tr/TR-63761/saat-kulesi.html | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safranbolu_Saat_Kulesi | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=41.246165&mlon=32.690393#map=17/41.246165/32.690393