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Izmit Clock Tower is located in the district of İzmit, Kocaeli Province, between the Atatürk and Redif Museums and the historic governor’s building. The tower was constructed in 1902 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sultan II. Abdülhamid’s accession to the throne. Its design was prepared by architect Vedat Tek, and construction took place during the tenure of İzmit Mutasarrıf Musa Kazım Bey. The tower was built in the Neoclassical style using travertine stone brought from Hereke and Tavşan