Destination

Balikesir Saat Kulesi

The Clock Tower is located in Balıkesir near the Kuva-yi Milliye Museum. It was commissioned by Giritli Mehmet Paşa in 1829. When it was destroyed due to an earthquake in 1897, it was rebuilt in its present form in 1901. The square prism-shaped building was made of white cut stone and decorated with relief workmanship. Its top floor was covered with a dome and a large bell was added there.

Altıeylül, Balıkesir

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Balikesir Saat Kulesi

Highlights

  • Local culture

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Balikesir Saat Kulesi sits within Altıeylül, Balıkesir. The toroti catalogue holds 68 described stops across Balıkesir, 2 of them in Altıeylül.

The nearest stop is Kuva-yi Milliye Müzesi, 30 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Izmir – Balikesir route passes 1.6 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Kuva-yi Milliye Müzesi30 m to the northŞadirvan250 m to the northeastKaraoğlan Camii280 m to the northYeşilli Cami / Hisariçi Camisi300 m to the northeastKasaplar Camii320 m to the southeastZağnos Paşa Camisi Ve Külliyesi360 m to the north

Routes that pass close by

Izmir – Balikesir1.6 kmIstanbul – Balikesir2.4 kmIstanbul – Denizli9.9 kmIstanbul – Izmir9.9 kmIstanbul – Mugla9.9 kmIstanbul – Aydin9.9 kmIzmir – Canakkale13 km

Frequently asked

What is Balikesir Saat Kulesi?
The Clock Tower is located in Balıkesir near the Kuva-yi Milliye Museum. It was commissioned by Giritli Mehmet Paşa in 1829. When it was destroyed due to an earthquake in 1897, it was rebuilt in its present form in 1901. The square prism-shaped building was made of white cut stone and decorated with relief workmanship. Its top floor was covered with a dome and a large bell was added there.
Where is Balikesir Saat Kulesi?
Balikesir Saat Kulesi is in Altıeylül, Balıkesir.
How long does it take to visit Balikesir Saat Kulesi?
The suggested visit time for Balikesir Saat Kulesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Balikesir Saat Kulesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Balikesir Saat Kulesi; the closest are Kuva-yi Milliye Müzesi, Şadirvan, Karaoğlan Camii.
Is Balikesir Saat Kulesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Balikesir Saat Kulesi lies 1.6 km from the Izmir – Balikesir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.