Çanakkale Clock Tower
Saat Kulesi
A five-storey stone clock tower donated by an Italian merchant in 1897, standing in the square in front of the ferry port as the landmark of the old town centre.
Çanakkale Clock Tower was built with funds bequeathed by Emilio Vitalis, an Italian-born merchant and consul, and was completed in 1897. About 15 metres tall, the five-storey stone tower blends Ottoman and European styles, with a drinking fountain at its base. The quay square where it stands is the heart of the city. Small lanes to the south lead to the Mirror Bazaar, the Yalı Hamam and many old cafés, while to the north lie the seafront promenade and the Trojan Horse. It makes a good starting point for a walk around the old town, and it looks even better lit up at night. Free admission, exterior viewing only.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Dardanelles Ferry (Çanakkale–Eceabat/Kilitbahir)
- Aynalı Çarşı (Mirrored Bazaar)
- Trojan Horse & Kordon Waterfront
- Çimenlik Castle & Naval Museum
- Kilitbahir Castle
- Rumeli Mecidiye Bastion (Corporal Seyit)
- Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park (Çanakkale Epic Promotion Center)
- Chunuk Bair (Conkbayırı)