Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos / Tower of the Winds (Athens) (62 Subjects)
Ι. The external mouldings of the Tower of the Winds. ΙΙ. A section of the uppermost of the three steps which form the basis or stereobata on which the building stands.
Fig. 1. A quarter of the roof of the Tower of the Winds. Fig. 2. A section of half the aforesaid roof. Fig. 3. The fragment of a capital marked B in the preceeding figure, and which in Plate III of this chapter is, with some restorations made to support the conical Marble and the Triton.
Tower of the Winds (Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos) Athens: Fig 1. The capital and entablature of the portico before the door. Fig. 2. A fragment of the Dentells belonging to the cornice of the entablature. Fig. 3. The profile of the cornice belonging to the circular projection under the figure of ΝΟΤΟΣ.
Tower of the Winds (Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos) in Athens: The capital of one of the antae.
The internal mouldings of the Tower of the Winds: Fig. 1. The lower cornice. Fig. 2. The second cornice, enriched with dentels and modilions. Fig. 3. The soffit of the second cornice. Fig. 4. The circular fascia with the inferior part of one of the columns which it supports, likewise the capital and the entablature of those columns. Fig. 5. Explains the manner in which the cabled part of the flutings on those columns are terminated.
Three of the eight dials on the Tower of the Winds. Under the word ΝΟΤΟΣ is that on the south side; under ΕΥΡΟΣ is that on the south-east side; and under ΑΠΗΛΙΩΤΗΣ, that on the east side of the Tower.
Tower of the Winds (Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos) in Athens: Two more of the eight dials. Under the word ΚΑΙΚΙΑΣ, is that on the north-east side; and under the word ΒΟΡΕΑΣ, that on the north side of the tower.
Tower of the Winds (Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos) in Athens: Boreas, the north wind; is cold, fierce and stormy.
Tower of the Winds (Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos) in Athes: Kaikias or Caecias, the north-east wind, is cloudy, wet and cold; snow, and at some seasons hail and tempest accompany this.
Tower of the Winds (Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos) in Athens: Apeliotes, the east wind; brings a gradual gentle rain, and is a great friend to Vegetation.
Tower of the Winds (Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos) in Athens: Eurus, the south east wind; which at Athens is sultry and gloomy, and brings much rain.
Tower of the Winds (Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos) in Athens: Notus the south wind; is sultry and very wet.
Tower of the Winds (Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos) in Athens: Libs, the south-west wind; blows directly across the Saronic Gulf, full on that shore of Attica which extends from the Isthmus of Corinth, to the promontory of Sunium; and right into the Piraeus.
Tower of the Winds (Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos) in Athens: Zephyrus, the west wind; in the summer brings very sultry weather, but in the spring is pleasant, warm, and favorable to the vegetation.
Tower of the Winds (Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos) in Athens: Sciron, the north-west wind; the dryest which blows in Athens. This wind is extremely cold in winter, but in the summer is scorching, violent, and accompanied with fierce and frequent lightings; it does great mischief to all vegetable productions, and affects the health of the inhabitants.
1: Views and plans of Egyptian, Jewish and Phoenician temples. 2: Views and plans of Greek and Roman temples. 3: Views and plans of Christian temples.
The Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos (Tower of the Winds), Athens.
1. - 6. Elevations of ancient temples. 7. - 10. Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos (Tower of the Winds), Athens: Plan of the ceiling. Elevation, section plan and plan of the monument. 11. - 12. Elevation and section plan of the Choregic monument of Lysicrates, Athens. 13. - 16. Plan of tholos and elevations of Roman temples of this style.
The Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos (Tower of the Winds) in Athens. Plan of the monument.
Section of the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos (Tower of the Winds) in Athens.
Composition: The Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos (Tower of the Winds) together with the Temple of Apollo in Ancient Corinth.
View of the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos (Tower of the Winds) in Athens. Drawings of some of the architectural and decorative elements of the monument.
Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos (Tower of the Winds) in Athens.
The Tower of the Winds in Athens.
Gathering of devout Muslims at the Tower of the Winds in Athens, which was used as a tekije (dervish lodge). Sixteen ostrich eggs hang from the ceiling to avert the evil eye. A depiction of the first stage of the whirling dervishes' ritual: the faithful praise God and Prophet Muhammad.
The dance of the dervishes at the Tower of the Winds in Athens, which was used as a tekije (dervish lodge). Sixteen ostrich eggs hang from the ceiling to avert the evil eye. A depiction of the final stage of the whirling dervishes' ritual: The two main dancers whirl while holding each other by the sash. In green, wearing a white turban, the Sheich or head of the Dervishes, who animates the dancers with his voice and by playing the tambour.
Imaginary reconstruction of the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos and adjacent area, Athens.
Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos or Tower of the Winds, Plaka, Athens.
The Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos or Tower of the Winds in Athens.
The Horologion of Andronikos Kyrristos (Tower of the Winds) in Athens.