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İzmit Saat Kulesi
It is the characteristic Clock Tower of the city, located in İzmit, in Kemalpaşa Neighborhood, between Kasr-ı Hümayun (Palace Museum) and the Atatürk Statue. It was commissioned by İzmit Governor Musa Kazım Bey in 1902 in Neoclassical style from travertine stones brought from Hereke and Tavşancıl due to the 25th anniversary of Sultan II.Abdülhamit’s accession to the throne.
İzmit Saat Kulesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
It is the characteristic Clock Tower of the city, located in İzmit, in Kemalpaşa Neighborhood, between Kasr-ı Hümayun (Palace Museum) and the Atatürk Statue. It was built in 1902 in Neoclassical style by İzmit Governor Musa Kazım Bey, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Sultan II.Abdülhamit’s accession to the throne, from travertine stones brought from Hereke and Tavşancıl.
Places to Visit in Kocaeli Address: Saat Kulesi, 41200 Kemalpaşa, İzmit/Kocaeli
According to Wikipedia
This clock tower in İzmit, Kocaeli, was built as one of the Ottoman Empire’s commemorative towers for the 25th year of Abdülhamid II’s accession to the throne. Designed by Vedat Tek, it was completed in 1902. The structure follows Ottoman architecture and has a height of 16.4 metres.
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At a glance
- Type
- clock tower
- Built / founded
- 1902
- Architect
- Vedat Tek
- Architectural style
- Ottoman architecture
- Height
- 16.4 m
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
İzmit Saat Kulesi sits within İzmit, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 37 of them in İzmit.
The nearest stop is İzmit Atatürk Heykeli, 10 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 8.9 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is İzmit Saat Kulesi?
- It is the characteristic Clock Tower of the city, located in İzmit, in Kemalpaşa Neighborhood, between Kasr-ı Hümayun (Palace Museum) and the Atatürk Statue. It was commissioned by İzmit Governor Musa Kazım Bey in 1902 in Neoclassical style from travertine stones brought from Hereke and Tavşancıl due to the 25th anniversary of Sultan II.Abdülhamit’s accession to the throne.
- Where is İzmit Saat Kulesi?
- İzmit Saat Kulesi is in İzmit, Kocaeli.
- How long does it take to visit İzmit Saat Kulesi?
- The suggested visit time for İzmit Saat Kulesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near İzmit Saat Kulesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of İzmit Saat Kulesi; the closest are İzmit Atatürk Heykeli, Kasri Hümayun Saray Müzesi, Kocaeli Arkeoloji Ve Etnografya Müzesi-İzmit.
- Is İzmit Saat Kulesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- İzmit Saat Kulesi lies 8.9 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.