Reg.Nr. 88-GR/01

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
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.