Safranbolu Clock Tower

The stone clock tower rises 12 meters high at the center of Safranbolu, with a mechanical timekeeping system that continues functioning since its construction.

Built in 1797 under orders from Safranbolulu Izzet Mehmet Pasha, this structure stands as the first clock tower constructed in Anatolia during the Ottoman period.

The tower represents the Ottoman Empire's shift toward mechanical timekeeping, marking regular hours with bell sounds that structured daily life in the community.

Visitors can locate the tower in the historical district, where it serves as a central reference point for exploring the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The tower stands as the centerpiece of an open-air museum that displays 15 miniature replicas of notable clock towers from different Turkish cities.

Location: Safranbolu

Location: Karabük

Inception: 1797

GPS coordinates: 41.24592,32.69042

Latest update: March 21, 2025 17:05