Roots EarthAthens, Greece
Tower of the Winds
An octagonal marble tower built by Andronicus of Cyrrhus around the first century BCE, combining sundials, a water clock and a weathervane. Reliefs of eight personified winds wrap its upper frieze, making it the ancient world's surviving meteorological station and timepiece.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Tower of the Winds, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 37.97426, 23.72707