Sahat Gate and Sahat Tower

Sahat Gate serves as the main entrance to the Upper Town. It was built just after the Austrians conquered the city in 1688. Although the gate was built first, it was named after Sahat Tower, which was constructed above it in the middle of the 18th century. Sahat Tower is...

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  • Sahat Gate serves as the main entrance to the Upper Town.
  • It was built just after the Austrians conquered the city in 1688.
  • Although the gate was built first, it was named after Sahat Tower, which was constructed above it in the middle of the 18th century.
  • Sahat Tower is one of the rare structures within Belgrade Fortress that has never suffered any major damage.
  • Sahat Tower – which is actually a clock tower – is 27.5 m tall.
  • The clock functions using a central mechanism and weights, as well as two gongs.