Korçë Clock Tower
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The Clock Tower of Korçë (Albanian: Kulla e Sahatit të Korçës) is a historic Ottoman clock tower dating from the 18th century and recently reconstructed. It is situated in the Old Bazaar of Korçë, Albania.
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Kulla e Sahatit të Korçës | |
Type | Clock tower |
Location | Rruga "Asim Vokshi", Korçë, Albania |
Coordinates | 40.616111°N 20.775000°E / 40.616111; 20.775000 |
Height | 17 m (56 ft) |
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Built | 2016 |
Architectural style(s) | Ottoman style |
Owner | Municipality of Korçë |
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The clock tower was built in 1784 after an agreement between Muslim Albanians and Orthodox Moscopoleans (Moscopole was a centre of the Aromanian minority in Albania), and was part of the Mosque Complex of Iliaz Hodja built in 1490.
The tower was made of stone and had a typical Ottoman style. It was destroyed during the communist dictatorship of Enver Hoxha due to an earthquake on May 21, 1960.