Greece shuts Acropolis and tells outdoor workers to down tools as country scorches in extreme heatwave - Tourists have been ...

The Mediterranean country baked in its second major heatwave of the season, with temperatures soaring as high as 41 degrees ...

Athens has been forced to close the Acropolis as Greece is scorched by a 42C heatwave that has all but brought the nation to its knees. A combination of high temperatures and winds has started a ...

Greece has partially closed the Acropolis due to extreme heat. Discover safety measures for visitors during this heatwave.

Greek authorities ordered the partial closure of the ancient Acropolis temple for the second time in less than two weeks on ...

The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city of Athens was shutting from 13:00-17:00 local time (11:00-15:00 ...

Authorities have closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures. The closure lasts from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mandatory work breaks remain in effect in parts ...

The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece. The ancient citadel in the capital city of Athens - which contains many ancient Greek ruins - will ...

The brutal heatwave hitting Europe is forcing some countries to shut down their biggest tourist attractions. Greece’s Culture Ministry, on Wednesday, ordered the Acropolis to be closed from noon ...

Tourist walk outside the Acropolis of Athens, on Monday, July 7, 2025 while authorities in Greece have imposed mandatory work stoppages in parts of the country where temperatures are expected to ...