Ottoman Tower
It was recently discovered that this was a tower of the Ottoman period.
Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Constructed in the mid-18th century.
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
This space, that now houses an optical store, has walls of an unusual thickness. The thickness varies from 1.50 and 1.80 metres. According to Professor Manolis Korres, this thickness is “unnatural”, and so he concluded that this is a tower of the Ottoman period. After his discovery, the embrasures were revealed.
What I can't see
According to 19th century documents, it appears that the tower had been bought by Alexandros Mavrokordatos, a politician of the Greek Revolution era. Buildings in Plaka are often mistakenly dated due to lack of research, and researchers frequently jump to conclusions based on frames and other secondary members of buildings.
Info
- Address: 105 Adrianou & Kekropos St.
Bibliography
Korres Μ., (2016), Το κέντρο της Αθήνας το 18ο αιώνα, [Athens centre in the 18th century] (lecture), Bodosakis Foundation
http://www.blod.gr/lectures/Pages/viewlecture.aspx?LectureID=3066#
Last visit 28/10/2016
http://www.blod.gr/lectures/Pages/viewlecture.aspx?LectureID=3066#
Last visit 28/10/2016
