Antalya Historical Clock Tower

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Antalya Historical Clock Tower, Ottoman Sultan II. It is one of the most magnificent symbols of the city, built on the pentagonal bastion at the northern gate of the ancient outer walls of the city in 1901, in memory of the 25th anniversary of Abdulhamid's accession to the throne (Silver Jubilee). The tower, built by the decree of Grand Vizier Küçük Said Pasha, was built of cut stone with a height of 14 meters. The original historical clock mechanism and bell installed in the tower were donated by German Emperor II. It was given as a gift by Wilhelm. In the comprehensive restoration carried out by the Regional Directorate of Foundations in 2022-2023, the reinforced concrete extensions on the tower were cleaned, the original stolen historical clock was replaced with a historical mechanism with a bell, and the tower regained its noble stance in the heart of the city. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The Clock Tower rises at the main entrance of Historical Kaleiçi, in Kalekapısı Square, at an altitude of approximately 38 meters above sea level. The pentagonal base under the tower consists of huge cut stone blocks from the Hellenistic and Byzantine periods; The clock tower section above it is Ottoman cut stone workmanship. The square is the center of the city's busiest pedestrian traffic and meeting culture. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees