European sights in less than 300 words

European sights in less than 300 words

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European sights in less than 300 words
European sights in less than 300 words
Yıldız Clock Tower in Istanbul (Turkey)

Yıldız Clock Tower in Istanbul (Turkey)

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European sights in less than 300 words
European sights in less than 300 words
Yıldız Clock Tower in Istanbul (Turkey)
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Yıldız Clock Tower is one of Istanbul's many landmarks (Turkey). It is named after the city's Sultan Abdul Hamid II, who commissioned its construction in 1909. The building was constructed of limestone and features mosaics illustrating the city's history. The Tower has three floors and is 27 meters high, and the clock room is on the fourth floor.

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