Greece shut the Acropolis, its most visited ancient site, for several hours in the afternoon on Wednesday as the country baked in yet another heatwave that sent temperatures up to 38 degrees ...

Greece shuts Acropolis and tells outdoor workers to down tools as country scorches in extreme heatwave - Tourists have been told to seek shade with temperatures set to exceed 40C in many regions ...

The morning is the busiest time for visitors to arrive at the Acropolis. Half of the attraction’s foot traffic comes between 8 am and midday. The hours right before closing are also a popular ...

Greece shuts Acropolis for part of day as heat soars, bans outdoor work By Reuters July 8, 20256:58 AM PDTUpdated July 8, 2025 ...

ATHENS — Greece’s top archeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers around the country during a four-day heatwave.

The iconic Acropolis in Athens was shut down for several hours in the middle of the day on Wednesday, 17 July, due to extreme heat. Greece ’s Culture Ministry ordered the closure as southern ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Athens closed the Acropolis to visitors for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures as work restrictions remained in effect in other parts of ...

By Alessandra Scotto di Santolo, World News Reporter 09:45, Fri, Jul 14, 2023 | UPDATED: 09:56, Fri, Jul 14, 2023 Bookmark The Acropolis obstructed by the Coco-Mat Athens hotel (Image: ABC.ES) ...

On Tuesday, Greece’s Culture Ministry announced a partial closure of the Acropolis between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. local time due to extreme heat.

The Greek government has urged outdoor labourers to down tools and closed the Acropolis as the country faces its third heatwave of the summer. The country’s Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Athens closed the Acropolis to visitors for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures as work restrictions remained in effect in other parts of Greece ...