Overview
Built in the 1st century BC under Roman rule, this new commercial hub succeeded the Ancient Agora as Athens's marketplace. Its star attraction is the Tower of the Winds, an octagonal marble tower from around 50 BC carved with reliefs of the eight wind gods and equipped with sundials, a water clock, and a wind vane - regarded as the world's first weather station. During Ottoman times it even served as a Sufi lodge. Admission about EUR 8 (included in the Acropolis combined ticket). 3-minute walk from Metro Monastiraki (Lines 1/3).
Travel Tips
You can admire the Tower's shape from outside, but buy a ticket to see inside. Easy to combine with a stroll through nearby Plaka.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Athens, Greece from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Greece on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Roman Agora & Tower of the Winds
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Acropolis
The symbol of ancient Greek civilization, crowned by the 2,500-year-old Parthenon.
📍 493m away
Benaki Museum
A museum built on a private collection spanning 5,000 years of Greek art and craft.
📍 1.4km away
Things to Do in Athens
Acropolis Guided Tour
An in-depth historical tour of the Acropolis and Agora with a licensed guide. About EUR 35-60 (admission extra)
Saronic Islands Day Cruise
Day cruise from Athens to three Saronic islands - Aegina, Poros, and Hydra - with lunch and live Greek music. About EUR 100-140
Athens Food Walking Tour
Walking tour through Plaka and Monastiraki markets and traditional eateries, sampling 10 Greek dishes. About EUR 70-95