Bab al-Faraj Clock Tower, Islamic clock tower in central Aleppo, Syria.
The Bab al-Faraj Clock Tower rises 28 meters high with four identical facades and decorative muqarnas elements at its upper section.
The tower was constructed in 1898 by French architect Charles Chartier and Syrian engineer Bakr Sidqi under Ottoman ruler Raif Pasha.
The structure represents a fusion of Islamic minaret design and European clock tower functionality, marking the introduction of mechanical time in Aleppo.
Located near the National Library building, the clock tower serves as a central reference point for orientation in downtown Aleppo.
The construction cost of 1,500 Ottoman lira was equally divided between public donations and municipal funding.
Location: Aleppo Governorate
Inception: 1898
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.20402,37.15275
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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