Old Sarajevo Clock Tower
Old Sarajevo Clock Tower
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Paul Legate
United Kingdom21,879 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
Next to Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque is Old Sarajevo Clock Tower, it is a tall tower and shares the Baščaršija skyline with equally impressive structures. The clock in the tower is the only public clock in the world that keeps lunar time and indicates the times for the daily prayers. The clock tower is one of many impressive sights that Sarajevo has to offer.
Written 27 December 2016
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MumbaiRiders
Mumbai, India1,903 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
This clock tower is situated next to the Gazi Husrev-Beg mosque and shows the lunar time for daily prayers .According to this system the day begins at Sunset when the time is shown at 1200 hrs.When i had taken this photo the time was 1034 hrs in the morning while the "Lunar Clock" shows 1430 hrs..This Clock tower which is 30 meters in height is believed to have been built in the 16th century and is the only functional Public Lunar clock in the World.The Clock's present clock mechanism was brought from London in 1875 by Sarajevan merchants
Written 26 September 2018
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boubouka71550
32 contributions
Nov 2019
We visited Sarajevo on 22/11/19 and we stayed 5 nights.Sarajevo is very nice city ,especially the old town .It was big surprise for us the behaviour of the people .They were very rude,they did not give you help of informations and every place we visited cafe or restaurant they were unpolite without any smile !!!!!! The tourist informations were closed every day we visited !!!!!Anyway we had nice time from the colours and the smells of the city !!!
Written 3 December 2019
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drsheri
Cherry Hill, NJ82 contributions
Sept 2018 • Business
Beautiful clock that tells lunar time- possibly the only one in the world. It is one of the tallest in the world and can be seen from much of the old city/city center.
Written 3 September 2018
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PCT555
Caloocan, Philippines272 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
The clock tower tell tha time of sunrise and sunset. So the people of Muslim will know when to eat and not.
Written 24 April 2018
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IgorMarkovic
Smederevo, Serbia1,856 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
The fact that the Sahat-kula (Clock tower) was built in 17th century and that it still stands in the heart of Sarajevo, simply makes you want to admire it. Moreover, it is said that this is the only clock in the world that shows the time by the lunar calendar. It can be seen basically from every corner of Baščaršija, so you can't miss it, because it is really high. After all, it is quite impressive and worth paying attention!
Written 15 September 2016
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BelgradeBlogger
Belgrade, Serbia65 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
As far as I am aware, you can't climb up the tower. On it's base is a plaque providing a few sentences of information, such as the clock mechanism being purchased from London. The best view of the clock tower is from the courtyard of the Gazi Husrev-beg mosque. People make the mistake of thinking that the clock is showing the wrong time but in fact, it keeps lunar time. Apparently, it is the only public clock in the world to do so.
Written 19 May 2016
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Dom
London, UK79 contributions
May 2023
Interesting lunar clock near the Mosque, although you cannot really access the clock tower, you can get a good view from the grounds of the Mosque. Quite unique is the lunar clock,
Written 7 June 2023
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AndyJohn74
Sydney, Australia5,511 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
With a height of 30 meters, this is the tallest clock tower in Bosnia. The clock faces show lunar time which means they are set to show 12 o’clock at sunset
Written 26 May 2023
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TheLush101
Cardiff, UK2,512 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
The clock tower can be seen from most of the city. It's set to lunar time to help with the call to prayer. The photo I've added is taken from the mosque's courtyard.
Written 23 April 2023
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