Tower of the Winds
Athens, Greece
The Tower of the Winds is an ancient Greek clock tower located in Athens. It is octagonal and constructed primarily from Pentelic marble. Believed to have been built by Andronicus of Cyrrhus in the 2nd century BC, the structure features reliefs depicting the eight wind gods. It served both as a sundial and a weathervane, showcasing the advanced understanding of timekeeping and meteorology in ancient Greece.