Byzantine fortress Theodosiopolis based in Eastern Anatolia in the fourth century, at all times played a key role in the history of the Turkish state. The Turks, after he won Theodosiopolis, renamed the city and he was called Erzurum.

Clock tower (the former tepsi minaret) is the most ancient building in Erzurum. The first minaret played the role of lookout towers. It was built in the early twelfth century. The tower is already in Ottoman times, was time. Despite the fact that the movement was stopped by a time - clock tower still remains a monument of architecture. This watch once gave Queen Victoria herself.

Clock tower is one of the highest points not only in the fortress, but throughout the city. It offers a beautiful view of the valley and the city. The architectural style of the tower is absolutely not in harmony with the rest of the fortress, because they are built in different eras.

To climb it you can up the winding stairway inside.