Tirana’s Ottoman clock tower was built by the poet Haxhi Et'hem Bey, and dates from 1822. Extended to 35m in 1928 when a German-made clock was also installed (the current Chinese clock is the fourth in the tower’s existence), it was for a long time the tallest building in the city, but is increasingly dwarfed by new high-rises. The climb up the 90 steps to the top is worth it for the views of the main square.
