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Sahat kula (Clock Tower)
An Ottoman landmark
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Image courtesy of © Liridon · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Sahat kula (Clock Tower)
The Sahat kula, the stone clock tower of Stara Varoš, was built in the Ottoman era, traditionally dated to the 17th century, and it still marks the heart of the old town. Its small square is the natural start of a walk through the old quarter.
Why it's on our list
- Ottoman era, 17th century
- The symbol of the old town
- A small square around it
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sahat kula (Clock Tower) before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Sahat kula (Clock Tower) are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, V Proleterske brigade100 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank, Trg Golootočkih žrtava700 m9 min walk
Key sights
- Stara Varoš100 mWalk 1 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 3 min
- Ribnica Bridge & fortress350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Independence Square500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Njegoš Park600 mWalk 8 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Millennium Bridge950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Petrović Palace950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Gorica Hill2.0 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
Getting around
- Podgorica bus station900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Podgorica railway station1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Podgorica Airport8.7 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 29 min