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Located in the Roman Market (Agora) in Plaka at the foot of the Acropolis, the octagonal Tower of the Winds (Aerides) is the most appealing and well preserved of the Roman monuments of Athens, keeping time since the 1st century BC. It was originally a sundial, water clock, and weather vane topped by a bronze Triton with a metal rod in his hand, which followed the direction of the wind. Expressive reliefs around the octagonal tower personify the eight winds, called Aerides by Athenians.

If you take an evening stroll to Plaka, include this location in your route. As you can see in the panorama, there is a restaurant right outside the gates of the Roman Agora. I haven't tried it but the quality of the food would be a secondary consideration to me. The atmosphere is awesome!

Roman Agora on the web
• Culture.gr - Short presentation by the Ministry of Culture
• Frommer's - Article

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