The construction of Büyük Saat was started in 1879 by the mayor Kirkor Bezdikyan. Bezdikyan was also the architect of the tower together with another Armenian architect Kasbar Agha Bezdikyan. The tower was constructed by the mayor Kirkor Bezdikyan on the main street (Roland street, now known as Ali Münif) who was credit for starting the first modern municipal governance. During this period many Ottoman and European businesses, moved to the city for the exploding cotton trade. The tower symbolizes the modernization of the city, which lasted from 1863 to the Adana massacre.

There is no direct access due to the location being cordoned off, but the remains are still clearly visible.36★9′02″N 35☁9′49″E / 36.98386°N 35.33020☎ / 36.98386 35.33020īüyük Saat (English: The Great Clock Tower) is a historical clock tower in Adana, rising 32 m (105 ft) high. Outside the clock tower, you can also see the interesting remains of two Moorish houses that date back to the 12th-13th centuries. It makes for a great picture and a convenient meeting place ('Meet me under the Tower with the Bell.', locals would say). The tower and bell can be seen from almost any point in the Old Town. Nearby the old hospital complex is a cordoned off area enclosing the remains of two 12th century Islamic houses. The view of the Atlantic Ocean seen from the towers is uncluttered and amazing.

At night the framework is outlined with lights an impressive sight.

The bell, which strikes every hour, is within a wrought-iron framework. It is square shaped with a clock and arched portals on each side. The tower, once part of a fortified hospital complex, was built in the 18th century. It is considered to be the logo of Albufeira by the people of the town. The Clock Tower of Albufeira, 'Torre do Relogio' in Portuguese, is located on Bernadino de Sousa Street.

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