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Greece 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.

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Tourists will not be able to visit the masterpiece of ancient Greece in the afternoon.

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CNN Greece broke the news in Greece on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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