Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

The Ottoman Clock

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 22, 2022

1. The Ottoman Clock Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

La Republica de Libano, de Turquia
El Centro Libanes y Consorcio Aristos
Obsequian al Pueblo de Mexico la restauración de este reloj a 200 años de Independencia
Nombres de autoridades

English translation:
The Republics of Lebanon and Turkey, the Lebanese Center and the Aristos Consortium present to the People of Mexico the restoration of this clock on the 200th Anniversary of Mexican Independence
Names of authorities

Erected 2010 by La República de Líbano, de Turquía, El Centro Libanés y el Consorcio Aristos.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 19° 25.904′ N, 99° 8.313′ W. Memorial is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is at the intersection of Bolívar and Venustiano Carranza, on the left when traveling south on Bolívar. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

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on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: El Gallo de Oro (a few steps from this marker); Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes (within shouting distance of this marker); First Cockfighting Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Teatro Colón (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Jaime Nunó (within shouting distance of this marker); Factor Antonio de la Cadena (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of José y Francisco Fagoaga y Villaurruña (about 90 meters away); Portal del Coliseo (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Golden Rooster Bar (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding The Ottoman Clock. This landmark clock was originally presented by the Ottoman residents of Mexico City to Mexico on the 100th anniversary of Mexican Independence in 1910. In 2010,

The Ottoman Clock and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018

2. The Ottoman Clock and Marker

Lebanon and Turkey celebrated the 200th anniversary of Mexican Independence by restoring the clock. Note the Arabic numbers on the clock faces.

The original Ottoman Clock dedicatory marker from 1910 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018

3. The original Ottoman Clock dedicatory marker from 1910

The Ottoman Clock image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018

4. The Ottoman Clock

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018

5. The Ottoman Clock

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.