Mudurnu Clock Tower, Clock tower in Mudurnu, Turkey
Mudurnu Clock Tower is a square-based stone structure about 12 meters tall with automatic clocks mounted on three sides. Access to the clock mechanisms is gained by climbing a wooden staircase with about 30 steps through a door on the eastern side.
The original wooden tower was built in 1891 and burned down in 1900, after which a new stone structure was constructed in 1905 using materials from Mudurnu Castle. The reconstruction marked an important recovery period for the town.
The tower reflects how the town values local craftsmanship, with a blacksmith from the community having created the iron clock mechanisms that still operate today.
The climb is manageable but takes a few minutes due to the wooden staircase with its solid steps. Wear suitable footwear to safely ascend and navigate the narrow opening at the door.
A 185-kilogram bell sits at the top, and the tower ranks among the earliest clock towers built in Anatolia. This early construction makes it a noteworthy example of the region's technological progress.
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