Clock Tower of Pristina
Clock tower in Pristina, Kosovo
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The Clock Tower (Albanian: Sahatkulla) in Pristina, Kosovo, was built in the 19th century[1][2][3] by Jashar Pasha, after whom the Mosque is named not far from the Clock Tower. It served as a means of informing the town during the Ottoman Empire rule, in order to let people know when to pray as well as the traders closing their shops. The 26-meter high hexagonal[2] clock tower was made of sandstone and bricks. The original tower was burned in fire and its bricks were used for reconstruction.[1][3] The authentic bell was brought from Moldavia and has an inscription mentioning this fact.[1] However, the circumstances of how the bell was brought to Pristina are not clearly known; its theft in 2001 is even more unclear.[3] The same year, French KFOR troops assisted in installing a new clock by changing the old clock mechanism with an electric one.
| Clock Tower of Pristina | |
|---|---|
Sahatkulla | |
View of the Clock Tower | |
 Interactive map of the Clock Tower of Pristina area | |
General information | |
| Type | Clock tower |
Architectural style | Ottoman |
| Location | Pristina, Kosovo |
Completed | 19th century |
| Height | |
| Height | 26 meters |
