The 35m-tall clock tower is a historic landmark completed by Ottoman architects in 1822. For years it was the tallest building in the capital, topped with a Venetian bell sounding every hour on the hour. Initially time was told by the number of “ding-dongs” as the clock had no face. It has been adopted as the symbol of Tirana. The clock was destroyed by bombardments during World War II and was replaced in 1946 with a Roman numeral clock from a church in Shkoder. The dome has a similar architectural style such as the St Mark’s Campanile in Venice. The 90 steps spiral fashion stairs elevate visitors to the top for impressive views of Sheshi Skënderbej. It rises next to Et’hem Bey Mosque, a monument of culture recognized by the state and the picture- perfect angle is the Clock Tower with the minaret next to it.
INNOVIMENTOR (Balkan-Mediterranean)
