Cerberus heatwave: Greece’s Acropolis closes due to extreme heat - BBC News

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Published 2023-07-14
The Acropolis in the Greek capital Athens has been closed during the hottest hours of the day to protect visitors from the Cerberus 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 in temperatures of 40C (104F) or more.

Much of southern Europe is experiencing extreme heat with potentially record temperatures expected next week.

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All Comments (21)
  • @alexwatson5507
    It's not a heatwave! It's standard temperatures. For god's sake.
  • @VoiceOfThe
    I live in Cyprus. Chilling on my balcony and it’s approx 30°.....
  • @degs7693
    me living in Mexico everyday, almost 24/7 a day having heat up to +36/40 + very, VERY high humidity
  • @stubbsmamuso1009
    I woke up this Mornin’ and I got myself a beer, the futures uncertain and the end is always near
  • @JT-nr2ss
    Yeah its 46 degrees in Greece and record monsoon rainfall in India, but the real problem is they want to put a bike lane on my local high street and take away parking!!!! How will i get to the shop if i cant drive my land rover there????!!!!
  • @_letstartariot
    As an Australian, all I can say is stay inside and keep cool. Rest in front of a fan/air conditioner and stay hydrated. Eat cold foods. Wet towels on face/around the neck help. Leave a bowl of water with some rocks in it outside for wildlife (rocks ensure the little ones cannot drown). 35C+ weather is normal in Aussie summer, you just need to be smart about dealing with it.
  • @JohnSmith-fz1wh
    I visited the Acropolis in the 1980s and the heat was over 100F. Nothing has changed.
  • @synesthete23
    It’s not always AC and indoor ventilation. Seek cooler parts of the city with open spaces and lots of shade, bodies of water, and clean surroundings. Stay hydrated and try to relax. Otherwise one will end up burning more energy inside and out.
  • @CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger
    He was a good guest. Enjoyable to listen to. Made great points. Heat is not the only problem. It’s what heat and rain floods do to increase health issues. For now, the people will deal with heat.
  • @dswcartoons
    They say of the acropolis where the Parthenon is..
  • @gazey
    Wow that’s high. I live in Southeast Asia and it’s under 30 degrees Celsius 😂
  • @mrsmiletoon3420
    in reality they are the people responsible for food shortage