The Roman-era marketplace beside Plaka, anchored by the octagonal Tower of the Winds — an ancient weather station and water clock.
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The verdict
Who it's worth it for
Great for
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Couples
Solo travellers
History & culture buffs
The genuinely curious
Local-life seekers
Photographers
Depends
Families with kids
Not for
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Worth it for travellers on a budget, if you've only got a day and couples.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The Tower of the Winds is a one-of-a-kind ancient weather station, sundial and water clock carved with the eight wind gods — the distinctive hook that sets this site apart from the city's other ruins.
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It's a quick, low-effort win you can fold into a Plaka stroll, and one of the few intact ancient structures you can stand right beside.
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It's compact and largely visible over the railings from the street, so paying in is mainly justified by getting close to the Tower itself.
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What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
First-timers
Worth the ten minutes for the Tower of the Winds, especially if the combo ticket already covers it.
Multigenerational
Small, flat and fast — an easy add-on that won't tire anyone out.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
€8 (summer) / €4 winter; included in €30 combo ticket
Time
30–45 min
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Slot it into a Plaka/Monastiraki walk any time of day.
Getting there
Short walk from Monastiraki metro, on the edge of Plaka.
Booking
Cheap single ticket or included in the €30 combo ticket; much is visible for free from outside.