Historical Muğla Clock Tower and Arasta Bazaar (1895 Filbo Usta - Menteşe Urban Protected Area)

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore

The Historical Clock Tower, the symbol of Muğla's historical city texture, was built in 1895 by the city's first mayor, Hacı Süleyman Efendi, and his wife Pembe Hanım. The construction of the tower and the bell mechanism was undertaken by the famous Greek stonemason Filbo. The tower, which has determined the time of the city for more than 130 years, rises at the entrance of the Historical Arasta Bazaar, where traditional crafts live.

Architectural / Natural Structure and Details

It has a square plan and a five-storey monumental body rising from cut yellow limestone. On the upper floor of the tower, there are clock dials facing four directions and a bronze bell pavilion protected by a pyramidal cone at the top. Surrounding Arasta Bazaar; It consists of narrow stone streets connected to each other by blacksmiths, coppersmiths, saddlers and the famous Yağcılar Inn.

Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines

Sitting in the café under the plane tree in the shadow of the clock tower and listening to the sounds of hammers gives visitors the experience of the Aegean's best-preserved architectural atmosphere with traditional wooden doors (kuzulu gate) and Muğla chimneys.

Practical Visiting Tips & Transportation / Check-in

It is located within the borders of Şeyh District in Menteşe district center, just behind the Historical Kurşunlu Mosque. It is easily accessible on foot. It is in an open urban protected area and can be visited free of charge at any time of the day.

Surrounding Routes & Local Gastronomy Discovery

It is on the historical cultural axis combining the historical Yağcılar Inn, Konakaltı İskender Alper Cultural Center, Kurşunlu Mosque and Saburhane Square. After the trip, you should taste the famous Muğla kebab, Muğla palace dessert and crispy herb pastries in Arasta.