Apia Town Clock Tower
Apia Town Clock Tower
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Rob L
Brisbane, Australia9 contributions
Nov 2018
As already stated this clock tower is a good land mark to go to the fish market (a must do if into sea food and if you have cooking facilities. Near the fish market are two must do attractions; The fish restaurant which is open air but delicious fish and chips and quite cheap. Fruit drinks in a big cup is also cheap and they go well with the meal.
Near this fish restaurant is a souvenier place where one can get many trophies to take home.
Once again I travelled in May 2018 so as the year column does not go back that far I have to lie.
Near this fish restaurant is a souvenier place where one can get many trophies to take home.
Once again I travelled in May 2018 so as the year column does not go back that far I have to lie.
Written 24 October 2019
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miamikic
Auckland, New Zealand116 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
I think this is one of those places where you say, ok what is next place to see....not much to add here but as trip adviser wants more let me add it is average
Written 9 May 2019
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Peter A
Auckland, New Zealand3 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
This is the country's national war memorial. It was fundraised by citizens of Apia after world war one and erected in honour of those Samoan-born members of the NZ Expeditionary Force who died in the 1914-1918 Great War. Names of war dead from the second world war were added later on. Anzac Day (25th April) is the national day of remembrance for all Samoan-born war dead and those Samoans who served and continue to serve in foreign militaries.
The clocktower memorial is put on a roundabout to force cars to go around it and remember the war dead. However, most Samoans these days probably do not realise it is a war memorial because there is not much education about it in Samoa. The war memorial was the product of the colonial period.
Also, it does not have the names of Samoan-born Germans who may have fought for the Germans in World War One. Not sure if there were any but it would be interesting to find out. Samoa was a German colony until NZ annexed the country on behalf of Britain in 1914.
Other than that, it is the symbol of Apia and the clock chimes is nice and loud to be heard within a 1-2km radius.
The clocktower memorial is put on a roundabout to force cars to go around it and remember the war dead. However, most Samoans these days probably do not realise it is a war memorial because there is not much education about it in Samoa. The war memorial was the product of the colonial period.
Also, it does not have the names of Samoan-born Germans who may have fought for the Germans in World War One. Not sure if there were any but it would be interesting to find out. Samoa was a German colony until NZ annexed the country on behalf of Britain in 1914.
Other than that, it is the symbol of Apia and the clock chimes is nice and loud to be heard within a 1-2km radius.
Written 28 April 2019
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Nancy M
Brisbane, Australia49 contributions
Feb 2023
Excited to actually see the clock but not sure if it's working. The clock with its long history standing the length of time. Unfortunately when we visited it didn't tell the time.
Written 1 March 2023
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland29,071 contributions
Nov 2019
Everybody coming to Apia will encounter this well visible monument in a flowery roundabout in the center of the town. It is a building, which dates from the times of the 'Western Samoa Trust Territory', administered by New Zealand after 1920. It commemorates the Samoan soldiers that died in WWI.
It is an opportunity to reflect upon a period of changes in Samoan history. In the summer of 1914 by instigation of Great Britain a 'New Zealand Expeditionary Force' landed in Apia, then part of 'German Samoa' since 14 years. Wiith hardly any defensive power the Germans surrendered and were then mostly interned in New Zealand. The country, legally still German, was now under 'New Zealand British Military Occupation' till the end of the war.
Most Samoan men, who lost their lives - usually in Europe - during WWI had already been living in New Zealand, when they joined the ANZAC troops. It is known that there were also Samoans, who had enlisted in the 'German Forces', but for them there is no memorial.
It is an opportunity to reflect upon a period of changes in Samoan history. In the summer of 1914 by instigation of Great Britain a 'New Zealand Expeditionary Force' landed in Apia, then part of 'German Samoa' since 14 years. Wiith hardly any defensive power the Germans surrendered and were then mostly interned in New Zealand. The country, legally still German, was now under 'New Zealand British Military Occupation' till the end of the war.
Most Samoan men, who lost their lives - usually in Europe - during WWI had already been living in New Zealand, when they joined the ANZAC troops. It is known that there were also Samoans, who had enlisted in the 'German Forces', but for them there is no memorial.
Written 23 December 2019
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Jonafiji
Viti Levu, Fiji145 contributions
Mar 2019 • Business
Theres nothing much to say about the tower, but its definitely a must for selfies...as its probably one of the more noticeable landmarks for Samoa. The shops surrounding the clock however seems old and neglected. Time spent in the area - 5mins
Written 11 June 2019
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KT and AL Tours
Apia, Samoa13 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Chimes on time, a great landmark for the town, point of meet and direction, obvious lovingly well kept and maintained
Written 29 April 2019
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deconz1
Forrest Hill, New Zealand337 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Nice looking clock great monument helps you find your way around also a nice photo but not much else
Written 28 March 2019
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Deepak
Suva, Fiji543 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
It's hard to miss the Apia Clock Tower. It kinda forms the central point which ever direction you approach it from.
You can follow along it and Beach road to the other sights around town. Have to be weary of traffic if you want to get close to it best done in the evening or night when the roads are empty.
Hard to miss this landmark!
You can follow along it and Beach road to the other sights around town. Have to be weary of traffic if you want to get close to it best done in the evening or night when the roads are empty.
Hard to miss this landmark!
Written 1 December 2024
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Iain M
Brisbane, Australia451 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
You can't miss it, as it's on a roundabout in the main city area on Mulinuu Road and Beach Road. It's an enjoyable walk along the harbour foreshore.
Written 6 August 2024
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