Tower of the Winds

Local nameΑέρηδες
LocationAthens, Greece

The octagonal marble clock tower was constructed by a Macedonian astronomer Andronicus of Cyrrhus. Built around 50 BC, it is still well preserved. The tower is decorated with sundials and images of eight wind deities known as the Anemoi.

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Opening hours

Summer:
Daily: 8 am - 3 pm (last admission at 2:45 pm)

Closed: Mar 25

Admission

Full ticket: €4
Reduced ticket (seniors 65+, students): €2
Children (up to 18): free

Special ticket package:
Full ticket: €12
Reduced ticket (seniors 65+, students): €6
Children (up to 18): free
These tickets are valid for most monuments run by the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sport.

Free admission: Mar 6, Jun 5, Apr 18, May 18, the last weekend of Sep, every first Sunday from Nov 1 to Mar 31, Oct 28.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_the_Winds

Phone +30 210 3245220

Address Adrianou 33, Athens 10555, Greece

Coordinates 37°58'27.123" N 23°43'37.302" E

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