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The clock tower, built in 1827 by the ruler of Sicily, Gerrit Zadeh Mehmed Pasha. One of the historical heritage that symbolizes Balikesir is a five-story building with a total height of 20 meters. It resembles the Galatasaray Tower in terms of its architectural structure. The tower, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1897, was rebuilt by Omar Ali Bey in 1901. Balikesir clock tower is a fine example of classical Ottoman architecture.
