Views & landmarks
Cunningham Clock Tower
Overview
The Cunningham Clock Tower is a colonial-era monument situated in the historic core of Peshawar. Built in 1900 to commemorate Queen Victoria and named after the commissioner at the time, the brick structure serves as a key architectural landmark and orientation point within the surrounding bazaar area.
Getting There
Located in the old city, the site is reachable from Peshawar's central Saddar area in roughly 15 to 25 minutes by taxi or auto-rickshaw. Because the surrounding market lanes are narrow and congested, vehicles typically drop passengers a short walking distance from the square.
Visiting Duration
Allow 15 to 30 minutes to view the exterior architecture and take photographs from the street level.
When to Visit
October through March offers the most manageable weather for walking. Early morning provides lighter foot traffic and clearer views of the structure. The intersection becomes heavily crowded from midday through the evening with shoppers, market vendors, and vehicles. High summer midday temperatures should be avoided.
Nearby Attractions
Its central location allows easy combination with several historical sites on foot:
- Mohabbat Khan Mosque (0.2 km)
- Sethi Mohallah (0.3 km)
- Qasim Ali Khan Mosque (0.4 km)
- House of Dilip Kumar (0.4 km)
Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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