Mavromichalis Tower
Mavromichalis Tower is of eclectic architecture with neo- gothic elements in the centre of Athens.
Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
1900 Built around that year.
1993 Listed.
Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
The Mavromichalis Tower has many romantic morphological elements and is considered an eclectic building, although it has a strong neo-Gothic style, as can be seen from the arched openings and the entrance. The Neo-Gothic order was very popular in 19th century Europe, but not in Greece. This tower is a rare example for Attica and one of the few in the country.
What I can't see
The tower-like form of the building is connected to the Mani (southern Greece) origin of the owner, general Mavromichalis, as Mani is known for its towers. It was designed by the military engineer Agamemnon Pallis. Today, it belongs to the Evangelical Church, as does the neighbouring Karatzas mansion.
Info
- Address: 5 Alkiviadou St.
Bibliography
https://archaeologia.eie.gr/archaeologia/gr/arxeio_more.aspx?id=86
Last visit 1/3/2024
Koinaki Α., (2023), Πύργοι Μαυρομιχάλη και Τυπάλδου: Δύο αρχιτεκτονικοί θησαυροί στο κέντρο της Αθήνας, [Mavromichalis and Typaldos Towers: Two architectural treasures in the centre of Athens] in CNN Greece
https://www.cnn.gr/ellada/story/369616/pyrgoi-mavromixali-kai-typaldou-dyo-arxitektonikoi-thisavroi-sto-kentro-tis-athinas
Last visit 1/3/2024
