Open-air sites to close for several hours from July 20-23 due to heatwave
A tourist cools himself from a water sprinkler in front of the 500 BC Temple of Hephaestos, in ancient agora of Athens, on Thursday. [AP]
Archaeological sites and monuments in Greece will close between noon and 5.30 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday (23/7) due to the high temperatures expected in the country, the Culture Ministry announced on Thursday.
“In the event of a change in the weather conditions, the Ministry of Culture will issue a new announcement,” it said, adding that the Ephorates of Antiquities will inform their employees and take appropriate measures.
