Sights · 32 of the best in Skopje
Clock Tower & Sultan Murat Mosque
The oldest mosque in Skopje
About Clock Tower & Sultan Murat Mosque
The stone clock tower, built in the 16th century, was one of the first public clocks in the Ottoman Balkans. Beside it, the Sultan Murat (Hünkar) Mosque dates from 1436 and is the oldest mosque in the city.
Why it's on our list
- 16th-century tower
- Mosque of 1436
- Quiet courtyard
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Clock Tower & Sultan Murat Mosque before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Clock Tower & Sultan Murat Mosque are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Petre Georgiev150 m2 min walk
- Taxi rank, Remzi Hodža400 m5 min walk
Key sights
- Old Bazaar400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Church of the Holy Saviour550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Kale Fortress650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Stone Bridge800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Archaeological Museum of North Macedonia800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Macedonia Square1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Memorial House of Mother Teresa1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Museum of the City of Skopje1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- City Park2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Vodno cable car5.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
Getting around
- Transport Centre (trains & buses)1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Skopje International Airport16 kmCar or taxi 50 min