Tower of the Winds
Tower of the Winds is a historical site in Athens, Attica. Tower of the Winds is situated nearby to the archaeological site Hadrian’s Library, as well as near the neighborhood Anafiotika.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Parthenon
Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy. Parthenon is situated 300 metres south of Tower of the Winds.
Erechtheion
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The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple, on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, that was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena. Erechtheion is situated 240 metres south of Tower of the Winds.
Hadrian’s Library
Archaeological site
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Hadrian's Library is the ruin of a monumental building created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens. The main entrance to the library was part of the Stoa of Hadrian with columns of Karystian marble and Pentelic capitals. Hadrian’s Library is situated 140 metres north of Tower of the Winds.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Anafiotika and Monastiraki.
Anafiotika
Neighborhood
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Anafiotika is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of Athens, part of the old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies on the northeast side of the Acropolis hill.
Monastiraki
Neighborhood
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Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the main shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping.
Plaka
Quarter
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Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
Tower of the Winds
- Type: Historical site
- Also known as: “O Pirgos Ton Anemon”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.97417° or 37° 58′ 27″ northLongitude
23.72703° or 23° 43′ 37″ eastElevation
82 metres (269 feet)Open location code
8G95XPFG+MRGeoNames ID
10345879
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