Clock Tower of Vratsa, Ottoman clock tower in Vratsa, Bulgaria
The Meshchii Tower rises 13.4 meters high with thick stone walls and features multiple floors connected by wooden staircases inside its structure.
Built in 1764 during the Ottoman period, the tower initially served as a defensive structure with twelve loopholes before its conversion into a clock tower.
The tower represents the architectural practices of Ottoman Bulgaria, incorporating both defensive elements and residential spaces with fireplaces on each floor.
Located near the town hall in central Vratsa, the tower received modern updates in 2006, including a new clock face and artistic lighting system.
The structure contains special defensive rooms on its third floor with protruding sections supported by brackets for pouring substances on potential attackers.
Location: Vratsa
Inception: 1764
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Height: 13.4 m
GPS coordinates: 43.20248,23.54762
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:37
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