Clock Tower of Botevgrad

The Clock Tower of Botevgrad rises 30 meters high in the town center, featuring a square base, half-columns, and a hexagonal upper section containing the clock mechanism.

Built in 1866 by architect Vuno Markov during Ottoman rule, the tower included a wooden house with a Turkish figure that bowed hourly until Bulgaria's liberation in 1878.

The clock tower stands as one of Bulgaria's 100 Tourist Sites and maintains its original function of marking time with hourly bell rings for the local community.

Visitors can observe the original clock mechanism at the Botevgrad History Museum while the tower continues operating with a newer timekeeping system.

The structure represents one of the remaining examples of Bulgarian National Revival architecture and holds the distinction of being Bulgaria's tallest clock tower.

Location: Botevgrad

Inception: 1866

Architects: Vuno Markov

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

Height: 30 m

GPS coordinates: 42.90694,23.79194

Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:37