Kotor Clock Tower

Kotor Clock Tower is a freestanding civic structure on the Square of Arms, the main public square in Kotor Old Town. The tower was built in the seventeenth cent…Kotor Clock Tower is a freestanding civic structure on the Square of Arms, the main public square in Kotor Old Town. The tower was built in the seventeenth century and stands as one of the most recognisable structures within the walled town. Its stone construction rises above the surrounding buildings, with a clock face marking the hours. The tower has been damaged and repaired following earthquakes, and its current form reflects both the original construction and subsequent restoration.

A slight lean is visible as a result of seismic activity. The Clock Tower is freely visible within the Square of Arms, the first open space encountered after entering through the Sea Gate. No entry fee is required to view the exterior. The square around the tower includes cafes, the former town guard building and palace facades.

The tower serves as a central meeting point and orientation landmark. It appears in many photographs of the square and is one of the defining features of the Kotor skyline as seen from inside the walls.