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Horologion of Andronikos Cyrrhestes

Name: Horologion of Andronikos Cyrrhestes
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Find the Tower of the Winds in the Roman Agora, a 2,000-year-old marble clock tower. Spot the eight carved wind figures and imagine its water clock and weather vane at work.

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Full description

Better known as the Tower of the Winds, this octagonal marble tower in the Roman Agora was built around the 1st century BC by Andronikos of Kyrrhos. It functioned as a timekeeping and weather station, with sundials on its faces, a wind vane on top and a water clock inside.

Reviewers note the carved wind figures and the tower's surprisingly sophisticated design. It is part of the Roman Agora site and can be seen from adjacent cafes, though some visitors found it unclear how to approach it for a closer look.

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Address

Aiolou, Athina 105 55, Greece · Athina

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

20 min

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Check that the Roman Agora ticket or site entry covers closer access before you go
look for the carved figures of the eight winds on each face
visit early or late for easier photography.

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Reviews

We couldn't figure out hoe to go in and see it closer. We stopped and had some drinks and chips right by it, which was a spectacular view to behold!

SUZIE Q

3/5

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