The White Tower, Thessaloniki
Due to the complete lack of maintenance the external walls, the stone projections on which the ramparts are built as well as the porous stone ring were in need of repair. Restoration of the cylindrical tower in order to house the town's museum of history and art.
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Project details
Title: | The White Tower, Thessaloniki |
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Entr. year: | 1988 |
Result: | Medal |
Country: | Greece |
Town: | Thessaloniki |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Military/Defence/Fortified building/system |
Former use: | Defensive tower |
Actual use: | Museum |
Built: | 16th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | A. Papadamou, A. Zombou, A. Mitropoulos, H. Katsanika, G. Papadeli |
The Jury's citation: | "For the accurate restoration of the 16th century White Tower to house an art and history exhibition" |
GPS: | 40°37'35.3"N 22°56'54.4"E |
Web, Links: | www.lpth.gr/indexeg.php |
Description:
Due to the complete lack of maintenance the external walls, the stone projections on which the ramparts are built as well as the porous stone ring were in need of repair. Restoration of the cylindrical tower in order to house the town's museum of history and art.
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