The iconic Clock Tower in Gjirokaster Castle, 19th century historic Ottoman stone tower with metal clock World Heritage site


The iconic Clock Tower in Gjirokaster Castle, southern Albania. An early 19th century historic Ottoman stone tower with a metal clock face. Constructed as part of Ali Pasha’s extensive renovations of the castle, it served both practical and symbolic purposes, reinforcing the castle’s role as a centre of governance in Gjirokaster


Size: 4000px × 6000px
Location: gjitokaster, albania
Photo credit: © dragoncello / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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