Heatwave forces Greek authorities to shut Acropolis in afternoon for second day

Greek authorities are closing the Acropolis in Athens for a second afternoon on Thursday as the country swelters in unseasonably high temperatures (Petros Giannakouris/AP)

Authorities in Greece are closing the Acropolis in Athens for a second afternoon on Thursday as the country swelters in unseasonably high temperatures.

The Culture Ministry said the hilltop citadel, which is Greece’s most popular ancient site, will be closed from midday to 5pm (0900-1400 GMT) because of the heat.