Kastamonu Clock Tower, Ottoman clock tower in Kastamonu, Turkey.
The stone tower stands 13 meters high with a conical roof and features a 1.60-meter diameter clock face displaying Eastern Arabic numerals.
Governor Abdurrahman Pasha initiated the construction of the clock tower in 1885, following a decision by the Provincial Assembly to purchase a timepiece for the city.
The clock mechanism, manufactured by Brunberger in Strasbourg, represents the integration of European technology into Ottoman architectural traditions during the late 19th century.
The tower maintains its original function as a timekeeper and serves as a central meeting point in the city, visible from multiple directions.
The clock face, sent by Sultan Abdulhamid II, continues to mark time with its original 1885 mechanism from Strasbourg, France.
Location: Kastamonu
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.37472,33.77873
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:46
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