Podgorica Clock Tower, Ottoman clock tower in Stara Varoš, Montenegro.
The Podgorica Clock Tower in Stara Varoš rises approximately 19 meters above Bećir Beg Osmanagić Square and is crowned by a metal cross. The structure houses an Italian mechanical clock mechanism that has measured time for the city across generations.
The structure was built in 1667 by Hadži-paša Osmanagić and remains among the few Ottoman-era buildings to survive World War II bombardments of the city. Its endurance makes it a rare witness to the early history of Podgorica.
The cross crowning the structure was added in 1890 and marks the transition from Ottoman to Christian rule in the region. This religious shift remains visible on the building today and tells of the area's complex past.
The location on Bećir Beg Osmanagić Square makes it easy to find, and the structure is visible from the surrounding streets of the Old Town. The area is walkable and offers good sight lines for viewing the tower.
For centuries, this tower served as the only public timekeeper in the city and helped residents coordinate their daily activities. This central role in measuring time made it an indispensable feature of urban life.
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