Torre Morisca (Clock Tower)
Torre Morisca / Torre del Reloj
A white Moorish-style clock tower on the southern stretch of the riverside promenade, built in 1931, forming a classic viewpoint together with the Palacio Municipal across the way.
The Moorish clock tower (Torre del Reloj) stands about 23 m high. It was rebuilt in 1931 on the site of an earlier clock tower in a Moorish and Byzantine style, with a white tower, pointed arched windows and a dome. It is home to Guayaquil's oldest public clock, which was bought from England in 1842. The tower stands on the southern stretch of the riverside promenade, directly opposite the Palacio Municipal, and visitors can usually climb to a lower platform inside. Entry is free. It can be visited along with the Palacio Municipal and Iguana Park, and 15–20 minutes is enough.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Palacio Municipal de Guayaquil
- Malecón 2000 (Malecón Simón Bolívar)
- Guayaquil Municipal Museum
- Parque Seminario (Iguana Park)
- Hemiciclo de La Rotonda
- Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral
- Church of San Francisco
- Mercado Artesanal de Guayaquil