Greece shuts the Acropolis as work restrictions remain amid heatwave

Tourists walk outside the Acropolis of Athens in Greece (Petros Giannakouris/AP)

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025 - 12:21

Associated Press reporters

Authorities closed the Acropolis for several hours on Tuesday over high temperatures as work restrictions remained in effect in other parts of Greece.

A Culture Ministry archaeological service announced the closure between 1pm and 5pm.

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