Authorities in Athens announced the closure of the Acropolis for five hours due to heat wave temperatures that also prompted many schools to close.
The ancient site in the Greek capital – which drew nearly 4 million visitors last year – was closed from midday till 5:00 p.m. (0900-1400GMT) as the high temperature was set to reach 39 degrees Celsius (102 Fahrenheit). #greece #heatwave #news
(AP video by Lefteris Pitarakis)
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