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The Izmir Clock Tower is an Ottoman-era monument standing in Konak Square in Izmir, Turkey. Completed in 1901 to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sultan Abdulhamid II's accession, it has an ornate, slender design with four clocks, fountains, and decorative stonework. The clock mechanism was presented by the German emperor Wilhelm II, but the tower itself was designed by the Levantine French architect Raymond Charles Pere and built as an Izmir civic monument.
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Izmir Clock Tower ranks #37 of 102 in the Clock Tower ranking, behind Zimmertoren (Zimmer Tower, Lier), ahead of Frauenkirche Männleinlaufen (Nürnberg).
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How good is Izmir Clock Tower?
Izmir Clock Tower scores 8.08/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Clock Tower category. Beloved Izmir symbol, elegant Ottoman design, strong local ratings and photographic recognition.
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