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Acropolis in Athens closed as Greece bakes in heatwave: What travellers need to know

The Acropolis shut its doors to tourists today amidst a heatwave that has seen temperatures soar to 43 degrees celsius. Greece's most popular tourist attraction, the ancient Acropolis site, shut from ...
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Want to visit the Acropolis in Greece without the massive crowds and stress? It'll cost $5,500

Tourists can take exclusive guided tours of Greece's Acropolis starting in April 2024. An official from Greece's Ministry of Culture told AP that one tour will cost €5,000 ($5,500 USD). This August, ...
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Greece starts limiting Acropolis daily visitors to tackle overtourism

One of Greece’s most famous landmarks is trialing limiting its daily visitors, starting today.Video above: Deaths reported as Greece wildfires spread, forcing evacuationsThe Athens Acropolis ...
Greek Reporter

When the Acropolis’ Parthenon was Converted to a Christian Church

The symbol of Western Civilization, the Acropolis' Parthenon was converted to a Christian church for almost a millennium, ...
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Greece Will Curb Rampant Tourism at the Acropolis to Protect It Against Damage and Overcrowding

The ancient hilltop citadel is the nation's most popular archaeological site. Atop the Acropolis ancient hill, tourists visit the Parthenon temple during a heat wave on July 20, 2023 in Athens, Greece ...