One of Greece’s most famous landmarks will close during the hottest time of the day as a heat wave sweeps parts of the country
The Acropolis, one of Greece’s most famous landmarks, will close to tourists during the hottest part of the day Wednesday, as a heat wave scorches the country’s capital. The popular tourist site, which attracts visitors from around the world, will shut its doors between 12 p.m. and 5 p. m. local time, a spokesperson for the Ephorate of Antiquities of the City of Athens told CNN, with temperatures Wednesday expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius .
Shelters were set up, and police and emergency services were called to provide help to tourists in difficulty due to the heat. The current heat wave in the region looks set to continue through Thursday, according to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service, which has released an orange warning for heat — the second-most serious designation.
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