Xanthi Clock Tower
Πύργος του Ωρολογίου
This tower is all that remains of the mosque that once stood in the center of the city, before it was destroyed by fire in 1941.

📜 Ottoman-era monument in Xanthi's central square, originally part of a mosque destroyed in 1941.
🔍 Built in 1859 by Hadji Emin Agha, it was converted to a clock tower after the mosque burned down in WWII.

Why Go

🏛️ Symbol of Xanthi's cultural diversity.
🌟 Declared a national monument.
bustling at night.
🛍️ Visit on Saturday for the famous bazaar.

Tips

🗓️ Visit on a Saturday to experience the lively Xanti bazaar.
🚌 Accessible by bus from Kavala or Alexandropoli (approx. 1 hour, £3-5).

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