Clock Tower - Nablus (West Bank)

Nablus Clock Tower: A Historic Ottoman Monument. Erected in 1901 to commemorate Sultan Abdul Hamid II's reign.

The Manara Clock Tower is located in the middle of the central square (casbah) in the Old City of Nablus in front of as-Saraya government, next to the An-Nasr Mosque. It dates from the Ottoman period.

Five stories high, it was erected in 1900 AD / 1318 AH on the order of the Ottoman sultan Abdul Hamid II to celebrate his 25 years of reign. Other Palestinian cities were also given such a clock tower. The Manara Clock Tower is currently the symbol of the Municipality of Nablus .

Date de réalisation (fin) :
1900
IDENTIFIANT :
3531
Mis en ligne par :
Hoda JARRAR
Date de création :
06/04/2015
Date de mise à jour :
30/05/2024