Tirana Clock Tower
Ottoman-era tower beside Et'hem Bey Mosque
Tirana, Albania
Tirana & CentralTirana
About
Built between 1822 and 1830 by Haxhi Et'hem Bey, the Tirana Clock Tower rises about 35 meters beside the Et'hem Bey Mosque just off Skanderbeg Square. Damaged in World War II and repaired in 1946, it remains one of the city's defining Ottoman-era monuments. Visitors can climb the spiral staircase for views over the center.
Practical info
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Typical visit
- 2.5–5 hours
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
Built between 1822 and 1830 beside the Et'hem Bey Mosque, Tirana's Ottoman-era Clock Tower stands about 35 metres tall and was first depicted by English artist Edward Lear in 1848.