Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure

2023-07-14 20:28

The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat.

The Acropolis in the Greek capital Athens has been closed during the hottest hours of the day to protect visitors from an intense heatwave gripping the country.

Tourists have been barred from entering the country's most popular attraction from 12:00 to 17:00 (9:00-14:00 GMT).

Athens is sweltering...