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The square prism tower rises 32 meters high with clock displays on all four sides and features cut stone construction throughout its structure.

Construction began in 1881 under Governor Ziya Pasha and completed in 1882 during Abidin Pasha's administration as part of Ottoman urban modernization.

The tower's hourly bell rings influenced the scheduling of Islamic prayer times, integrating mechanical timekeeping into religious practices of Adana residents.

Visitors can climb 110 steps to reach the top of the eight-meter-wide structure, which contains a German-made clock mechanism installed in 1925.

The foundation extends 35 meters underground, surpassing the tower's above-ground height to ensure structural stability in the urban environment.

Location: Adana

Inception: 1882

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture, baroque revival

GPS coordinates: 36.98389,35.33028

Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:37