Izmir clock tower, which is one of the first symbols that comes to mind when it comes to Izmir, is only one of the famous 12 clock towers in Turkey. The clock tower, which has become the symbol of the city in a short time in terms of both its historical value and architecture.
Izmir historical clock tower is one of the points you should definitely add to your route during your Izmir trips. Apart from Izmir clock tower, there are 11 more iconic clock towers in Turkey including Adana clock tower, Bilecik clock tower, Mudurnu clock tower, Bursa Tophane clock tower, Çanakkale clock tower, Çorum clock tower, Kastamonu clock tower, Izmir clock tower, Tokat clock tower, Yozgat clock tower and Dolmabahçe clock tower.
The main reason for the presence of clock towers in almost every point of Turkey is the decree issued by the Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II on the construction of clock towers.
Abdülhamid II ordered the construction of clock towers at various points of the territory within the borders of the Ottoman Empire in honor of the 25th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. The Izmir clock tower from 1901 to the present day is one of these structures.
The Izmir clock tower, which was built by the French-born Izmir architect R. Charles Pere, is 25 meters high and has an octagonal structure with unique columns and arches.
The clock on the tower was a gift from the German Emperor Wilhelm II to the Ottoman Emperor Abdulhamid II. The clock on the tower is still working today.
We recommend you to add the clock tower in Izmir Konak city center to your route. On the one hand, you can shop in the historical Kemeraltı bazaar and on the other hand, you can take unique photos that you can get plenty of interaction on your social media accounts accompanied by the beauty of the historical clock tower.
How to get to the Izmir Historical Clock Tower?
You can take “Izban” to “Halkapınar” or “Hilal” stations and then transfer to Konak station by metro from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, .
You can reach the clock tower by taking the “Kemeraltı” exit of the metro. If you want to use the bus instead of the train, you can take a bus from anywhere in Izmir to Konak and get off at the last stop.
Places Close to Clock Tower
We recommend that you also visit the following places in Konak on your Clock Tower route:
-Izmir Archaeology Museum
-Kızlarağası Inn
-Republic Museum
-Hisar Mosque
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