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Greece’s Acropolis to close temporarily amid intense heatwave

08.07.2025 11:00
On Tuesday, Greece’s Culture Ministry announced a partial closure of the Acropolis between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. local time due to extreme heat.
Very high temperatures are forecast in Greece until Wednesday. The highest temperatures, exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, are predicted for mainland Greece.
Very high temperatures are forecast in Greece until Wednesday. The highest temperatures, exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, are predicted for mainland Greece.Photo: PAP/Wojtek Jargiło

According to the AFP news agency, officials said the decision aims to protect visitors and staff during the ongoing heatwave, which is expected to push temperatures up to 42°C nationwide, with Athens reaching a high of 38°C.

This marks Greece’s second major heatwave since late June, with intense heat forecast to continue through Wednesday.

The Acropolis, a 2,500-year-old landmark and Greece’s most popular tourist attraction, welcomed 4.5 million visitors last year.

The temporary closure highlights the challenges posed by extreme weather to heritage sites and tourism.

Tourists stroll by the sea on a day with very high temperatures in Thessaloniki, Greece, 7 July 2025. Photo: ACHILLEAS CHIRAS/PAP/EPA Tourists stroll by the sea on a day with very high temperatures in Thessaloniki, Greece, July 7, 2025. Photo: ACHILLEAS CHIRAS/PAP/EPA
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Source: AFP