Clock Tower of Sarajevo, Ottoman clock tower next to Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque in Stari Grad, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Clock Tower of Sarajevo is a structure in the old town district that displays time through multiple clock faces. It stands near a major mosque and serves as a central landmark in this historic quarter.
The structure dates to the 17th century and was later outfitted with a new clock mechanism from Europe. This change marked the meeting of local crafting traditions with Western technology.
The tower displays prayer times and connects Islamic tradition with the streetscape of Stari Grad. Local people and visitors use it as a reference point that reflects both the religious and daily culture of the city.
The tower is located in the center of the old town district and is easily reached on foot. It is a good spot to get oriented and understand the layout of surrounding attractions.
The tower marks time differently than most European clocks, adjusted to the rhythm of prayer. Daily maintenance by a single person who regulates the mechanism keeps this routine a living part of the tower's story.
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