Tower of the Winds - Athens, Greece
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neoc1
N 37° 58.449 E 023° 43.627
34S E 739539 N 4206456
The Tower of the Winds is located in the Roman Forum at Aiolou, Athens, Greece.
Waymark Code: WM11JFG
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 11/01/2019
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The Tower of the Winds is an octagonal, marble tower that was the world's first meteorological station. The 12 meter high by 8 meter diameter tower was around 50 BC by Andronicus of Cyrrhus. When built it contained sundials, a water clock, and a wind vane.
A significant feature of the Tower of the Winds is a frieze of eight relief figures representing the eight wind deities: Boreas (N), Kaikias (NE), Apeliotes (E), Eurus (SE), Notus (S), Lips (SW), Zephyrus (W), and Skiron (NW).
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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