US EditionGreece Shuts the Acropolis Due to High Temperatures
GREECE, JUL 7 – The Acropolis was closed for four hours and mandatory breaks for outdoor workers were imposed as temperatures exceeded 40°C, increasing wildfire risks, officials said.
- Authorities closed the Acropolis in Athens temporarily on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time due to soaring temperatures reaching 42 Celsius.
- The closure followed a four-day heatwave that began Sunday and a mandatory work stoppage implemented Monday for outdoor workers to reduce heat exposure.
- The Acropolis, a popular 2,500-year-old monument attracting approximately 4.5 million visitors last year, offers little shade and faced risks from the intense heat and increasing wildfire threats.
- The culture ministry announced that the site would be closed to protect both staff and visitors due to extreme heat, and imposed a 2,000 euro fine per worker for any violations of the work regulations.
- The heatwave, expected to continue into Wednesday with similarly high temperatures, increased wildfire risk across eastern Greece, prompting ongoing emergency alerts and restricted outdoor activities.
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Due to high temperatures, the archaeological site will be closed at noon for the safety of workers and visitors.
Greece closes Acropolis and halts outdoor work amid scorching heatwave
Temperatures in Greece reached 40°C on Tuesday, July 8, in the second heatwave to grip the country this season. Authorities declared work stoppages across the country in addition to closing the 2,500-year-old Athens monument during the hottest afternoon hours.
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Tourists will not be able to visit the masterpiece of ancient Greece in the afternoon.
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