Nusretiye Clock Tower, Bursa

Name: Nusretiye Clock Tower
Address: Bursa, Turkey

#12 among attractions in Bursa

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Nusretiye Clock Tower, aka Tophane Clock Tower, is a clock tower situated in Tophane, a neighborhood in Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey next to Nusretiye Mosque and Tophane Kiosk at the European waterfront of Bosphorus. It was ordered by the Ottoman sultan Abdülmecid I, designed by architect Garabet Amira Balyan and completed in 1848. ()

Local name: Tophane Saat Kulesi Coordinates: 40°10'57"N, 29°4'3"E

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Bursa Turkey

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Nusretiye Clock Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ulu Cami, Green Mosque, Emir Sultan Camii, Tofaş Anadolu Arabaları Müzesi.

~1670 ftW
Massive, intricate 14th-century mosque
Ulu Cami, Bursa
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~1950 ftE
15th-century mosque with mosaic work
Green Mosque, Bursa
10 min walk • The Green Mosque, or Yeşil Camii, is a historic jewel nestled in the city of Bursa, Turkey. Completed in 1421, the mosque is a stunning example of early Ottoman architecture and is renowned for its exquisite tile work and elegant design.
0.7 miE
19th-century mosque with medieval roots
Emir Sultan Camii, Bursa
19 min walk • Nestled within the historic fabric of Bursa, Turkey, the Emir Sultan Camii stands as a serene testament to the city's rich Ottoman past. This mosque, named after the revered Sufi saint Emir Sultan, who was also a son-in-law of the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I, is not just...
0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Tofaş Anadolu Arabaları Müzesi, Bursa
12 min walk • Tofaş Anadolu Arabaları Müzesi, nestled in the historic city of Bursa, Turkey, is a unique museum dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Anatolian carriages and automobiles. This institution offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of transportation...
~1630 ftW
Mosque
Green Mosque, Bursa
8 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Bursa, Turkey, the Green Mosque stands as a testament to the grandeur of the early Ottoman architectural style. Known locally as Yeşil Camii, this majestic mosque was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed I and completed in 1421.
1.3 miNW
Museum, Mosque, Historical place
Muradiye Külliyesi, Bursa
34 min walk • Nestled in the historical city of Bursa, the Muradiye Külliyesi stands as a testament to the rich Ottoman heritage that once thrived in the region. Commissioned by Sultan Murad II in the 15th century, this mosque complex is an architectural marvel that continues...
0.4 miE
Mausoleum, Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Green Tomb, Bursa
11 min walk • The Green Tomb, known as Yeşil Türbe in Turkish, stands as a remarkable testament to Ottoman architecture in the historic city of Bursa, Turkey. This mausoleum is the final resting place of Sultan Mehmed I, who reigned from 1413 to 1421.
1.5 miNW
Museum
Energy Museum, Bursa
38 min walk • Bursa Merinos Energy Museum is a technology museum dedicated to electricity, which was established in 2012 in the defunct power plant of an abandoned textile factory in Bursa, northwestern Turkey.
~920 ftE
Bridge
Irgandı Bridge, Bursa
5 min walk • Irgandı Bridge is an historical bridge in Bursa, Turkey. The bridge is over Gökdere, a tributary of Nilüfer River at 40°10′56″N 29°04′19″E.
0.6 miW
Mosque
Veled-i Yaniç Mosque, Bursa
16 min walk • Veled-i Yaniç Mosque is an Ottoman mosque with the type of early Ottoman architecture. The mosque is located in Bursa, Turkey and it is still in use. According to the inscription, which is above the entering door, it is known that this mosque was built at the July 1440 by Mahmud Çelebi.
~1630 ftW
Mosque, Bridge
Bayezid I Mosque, Bursa
8 min walk • Bayezid I Mosque is a historic mosque in Bursa, Turkey, that is part of the large complex built by the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I between 1391–1395. It is situated in Bursa metropolitan district of Yıldırım, also named after the same sultan. It underwent extensive renovation following the 1855 Bursa earthquake.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nusretiye Clock Tower?

Nearby attractions include Bursa Kent Müzesi, Bursa (2 min walk), Irgandı Bridge, Bursa (5 min walk), Bursa Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art, Bursa (8 min walk), Bayezid I Mosque, Bursa (8 min walk).

How to get to Nusretiye Clock Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nusretiye Clock Tower:

Tram

Heykel Tramvay Durağı (3 min walk)
Kayhan Tramvay Durağı (5 min walk)

Metro

Demirtaşpaşa • Lines: B1, B2 (9 min walk)
Şehreküstü • Lines: B1, B2 (13 min walk)

Bus

minibus to Cumalikizik (24 min walk)