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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 ...

Greece's top archaeological 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.To ...

The extensive repairs to the Acropolis site will be completed by 2009, according to project architect Haralambos Bouras. After that time, the conservators will be able to move onto smaller ...

The ancient Acropolis is trying a contemporary solution to its overtourism problem. On Monday, the Greek government implemented a new timed ticketing system for the UNESCO World Heritage site ...

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

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 Acropolis in Athens is currently closed to visitors and employees in the afternoon. The capital's landmark was visited by around 4.5 million people in 2024.