Tower of Pyrgos Himuro – one of the main attractions of the Greek island of Naxos, as well as important historical and architectural monument. The tower is located in the southeastern part of the island, halfway between mount Zas (the highest peak of Naxos and the sea, perched on top of a hill.

Tower of Pyrgos Himuro is an impressive fortification round shape having the original four floors and was built probably in the 4-2 centuries BC, the height of the tower today is nearly 15 m, and its original height was approximately 18 m. the Tower is built of local marble without the use of mortar and has a double wall. The outer walls of the tower are laid out roughly rectangular blocks of the same size, some of them and today you can see the mark of ancient masons – "E. V. O".The thickness of the walls - 1, 1 m, the external diameter of facilities - 9, 2 m. the Entrance tower is located on the South side and above it at a height of 10 m (second floor) is the only window of the building. On the left starts from the entrance is built into a wall a marble staircase. Around the perimeter of the tower was protected by extra thick walls about 1 m and height 2 m, which is only partially preserved to our days.

Similar towers have been widely distributed on the Islands of the Aegean sea, but in the present day in most cases reached only the Foundation. Tower of Pyrgos Himuro is a rare exception - it is fairly well preserved to our days. However, it should be clarified that well preserved, only the outer walls of the tower (except the top), but its inner part is in poor condition – internal masonry crumbling and destroyed a large part of the stairs. Some scientists suggest that the roof of the tower had a flat shape and was surrounded by a low crenellated wall, but reliable data confirming this version was not found.

Tower of Pyrgos Himuro was one of the most important fortifications of the island. Mention of the tower found in local folklore. Today the tower is under reconstruction.