Destination

Saat Kulesi

Construction of the Saat Kulesi in the city center began on 30 October 1923 and was completed on 29 October 1924. Tabur Köylü Muhittin Usta started its construction, and Rizeli İbrahim Usta completed it. The 4 clocks installed on the tower and their mechanical parts were brought from Germany. The height of the tower from the ground is 21 m.

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Saat Kulesi

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Suggested visit:20 minutes

Construction of the Clock Tower in the city center began on 30 October 1923 and was completed on 29 October 1924. Master Muhittin from Tabur Köyü started its construction, and Master İbrahim from Rize completed it. The 4 clocks installed on the tower and their mechanical parts were brought from Germany. The height of the tower from the ground is 21 m., and its balcony is reached by a 41-step staircase.

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Saat Kulesi sits within Bayburt merkez, Bayburt. The toroti catalogue holds 14 described stops across Bayburt, 13 of them in Bayburt merkez.

The nearest stop is Kop Şehitliği, 340 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Saat Kulesi?
Construction of the Saat Kulesi in the city center began on 30 October 1923 and was completed on 29 October 1924. Tabur Köylü Muhittin Usta started its construction, and Rizeli İbrahim Usta completed it. The 4 clocks installed on the tower and their mechanical parts were brought from Germany. The height of the tower from the ground is 21 m.
Where is Saat Kulesi?
Saat Kulesi is in Bayburt merkez, Bayburt.
How long does it take to visit Saat Kulesi?
The suggested visit time for Saat Kulesi is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Saat Kulesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Saat Kulesi; the closest are Kop Şehitliği, Bayburt Kalesi, Korgan Köprüsü.