Clock Tower, Historic clock tower in the Old Town of Albufeira, Portugal.
The Clock Tower rises at Praça da República with a square stone structure featuring arched portals on each side and a traditional Portuguese clock that remains visible from multiple points throughout Albufeira's historic district.
Built in the 19th century as part of a fortified hospital complex, the tower survived the devastating 1755 earthquake and has served as a communal timekeeping device and civic landmark for over 200 years.
The tower houses a bell within a wrought-iron framework that chimes every hour, becoming particularly notable at night when illuminated, and serves as a traditional meeting point for locals who refer to it as the Tower with the Bell.
Located at Praça da República 5 in the Old Town, the tower is accessible on foot via paved pedestrian streets with several paid parking lots within walking distance and is included in many guided city tours.
Adjacent to the tower, visitors can observe cordoned-off ruins of two 12th-century Islamic houses that offer a glimpse into the medieval Moorish presence in Albufeira, visible from outside the protected area year-round.
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