Tripoli Clock Tower, Ottoman clock tower in El-Tell Square, Tripoli, Lebanon
Tripoli Clock Tower is a stone timepiece in El-Tell Square standing 26 meters high across six stories. Mechanical clocks display the time in four directions, making the readings visible from many points across the city center.
The tower was built in 1900 by Ottoman authorities to commemorate an important anniversary of the sultan. The structure dates from a period when similar projects emerged in multiple port cities across the region.
The tower displays Ottoman architectural features that remain visible throughout Lebanon's urban landscape. Its central location in the square makes it a reference point that locals and visitors naturally use for navigation and gathering.
The open plaza location means you can photograph and observe it from all sides without obstruction. The square itself is easy to reach on foot and remains a central meeting point for arriving and getting oriented.
Three similar clock towers emerged during this period at different locations, showing this was part of a larger regional effort. These examples across the region help visitors understand the connections between urban centers from that era.
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