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Clock Tower of Pristina

The Clock Tower (Albanian: Sahatkulla) in Pristina, Kosovo, was built in the 19th century[1][2][3] by Jashar Pasha,[4] after whom the Mosque is named not far from the Clock Tower. It served as a means of informing the town during the Ottoman Empire rule, in order to let people know when to pray as well as the traders closing their shops. The 26-meter high hexagonal[5] clock tower was made of sandstone and bricks.[6] The original tower was burned in fire and its bricks were used for reconstruction.[7][8] The authentic bell was brought from Moldavia and has an inscription mentioning this fact.[9] However, the circumstances of how the bell was brought to Pristina are not clearly known; its theft in 2001 is even more unclear.[10] The same year, French KFOR troops assisted in installing a new clock by changing the old clock mechanism with an electric one.[11]

Clock Tower of Pristina
Sahatkulla
View of the Clock Tower
Map
General information
TypeClock tower
Architectural styleOttoman
LocationPristina
CountryKosovo
Completed19th century
Height26 meters

References

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  1. ^ Balla, Shefqet (2010). Kosova guide. [Prishtinë]: ABS Books. ISBN 978-9951-8780-4-3. OCLC 882528238.
  2. ^ Gagica, Ismail. Prishtina Road and Tourist MapTourist Information (in Albanian and English). OrGIS. ISBN 978-9951-590-03-7.
  3. ^ Warrander, Gail (2010). Kosovo. Verena Knaus (2nd ed.). Chalfont St. Peter, Bucks: Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-84162-331-3. OCLC 653087236.
  4. ^ "Curvy Kate - Spring Summer 2010 Lingerie Collection_0". SciVee. 2011-10-28. doi:10.4016/35746.01. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  5. ^ Gagica, Ismail. Prishtina Road and Tourist MapTourist Information (in Albanian and English). OrGIS. ISBN 978-9951-590-03-7.
  6. ^ "Curvy Kate - Spring Summer 2010 Lingerie Collection_0". SciVee. 2011-10-28. doi:10.4016/35746.01. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  7. ^ Balla, Shefqet (2010). Kosova guide. [Prishtinë]: ABS Books. ISBN 978-9951-8780-4-3. OCLC 882528238.
  8. ^ Warrander, Gail (2010). Kosovo. Verena Knaus (2nd ed.). Chalfont St. Peter, Bucks: Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-84162-331-3. OCLC 653087236.
  9. ^ Balla, Shefqet (2010). Kosova guide. [Prishtinë]: ABS Books. ISBN 978-9951-8780-4-3. OCLC 882528238.
  10. ^ Warrander, Gail (2010). Kosovo. Verena Knaus (2nd ed.). Chalfont St. Peter, Bucks: Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-84162-331-3. OCLC 653087236.
  11. ^ "Curvy Kate - Spring Summer 2010 Lingerie Collection_0". SciVee. 2011-10-28. doi:10.4016/35746.01. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
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