Sarajevo Clock Tower

The Sarajevo Clock Tower, located in the heart of the old bazaar (Baščaršija), is one of the city’s most distinctive and historic landmarks. Built during the Ottoman period, this stone tower stands out not only for its architecture but for its unique function — it is one of the few lunar clock towers in the world.

Unlike standard clocks, it marks lunar time to indicate Islamic prayer times. Even today, the mechanism is manually adjusted by a local caretaker to match the lunar cycle, preserving a centuries-old tradition in the middle of a modern capital.

In this activity, students will model the tower and reflect on how timekeeping, religion, and cultural identity are intertwined in architectural heritage.

---

🛠️ What materials do you want to work with?

Choose how you want to explore each monument!Use the icons below to access resources on different platforms:

• 🗺️ Genially – Visit the interactive map with all the monuments

• 🎨 Canva – Open the classroom materials and printable activities

• ▶️ YouTube – Watch a tutorial video to learn more about the monument

• 🧱 Tinkercad – Access the 3D model to explore, copy, or customize the structure
  

---