The clock tower was designed by the Levantine French architect Raymond Charles Père and built in 1901 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Abdülhamid II's accession to the throne (r eigned 1876?1909). The clock itself was a gift from German Emperor Wilhelm II (r eigned 1888?1918). It is decorated in an elaborate Ottoman architecture style. The tower, which has an iron and lead skeleton, is 25 m (82 ft) high and features four fountains (?ad?rvan), which are placed around the base in a circular pattern. The columns are inspired by Moorish themes. Izmir Clock Tower
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The clock tower was designed by the Levantine French ar chi tect Raymond Char les Père and bui l t in 1901 to commemorate the 25th anniver sar y of Abdülhamid II 's accession to the throne (r eigned 1876?1909). The clock i tself was a gi f t from German Emperor Wilhelm II (r eigned 1888?1918). I t is decorated in an elaborate Ottoman ar chi tecture style. The tower, which has an i ron and lead skeleton, is 25 m (82 ft) high and features four fountains (?ad?r van), which are placed around the base in a cir cular pattern. The columns are inspir ed by Moor ish themes.
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