The clock tower in the center of the Albanian capital Tirana is one of the most prominent landmarks of the city, as it was built two centuries ago in the Ottoman era.
Tirana embraces a rich cultural heritage, many historical monuments and distinctive buildings from different periods, and it attracts attention as it is a city that keeps pace with modernity and development.
Among these monuments from the Ottoman era are the Adham Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower, the Tabqlar Bridge, and many unique houses, all of which are under the protection of the state.
According to the municipality of Tirana, the construction of the clock tower began in 1822 by Haji Adham Bey, and it is located next to the Adham Bey Mosque, which was restored by the Turkish Agency for Cooperation and Coordination (TIKA).
The construction work of the tower was completed in 1830 with the contribution of wealthy people in the capital, Tirana, as it is 30 meters long.
With the restoration work of the tower in 1928, its height increased to 35 meters.
Despite the restoration, the tower still preserves its original Ottoman-style structure, with some differences after the restoration, including a Venetian-style roof and balcony.
From inside the tower there are stairs that go up to the top, and at the beginning of the construction of the tower these stairs were constructed of wood, but they were replaced by iron ladders in the later periods of restoration work.
At the top of the tower, 4 hours were placed on the four sides of the tower.
In addition to its historical value, the clock tower is an important landmark from the tourist side, as it also attracts the attention of foreign tourists in the city.
The clock tower also appears in the Tirana municipality's emblem.