Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Greece shuts Acropolis to protect tourists from blistering heat
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel that sits on a rocky hill
in Athens, Greece. It was built in the 5th century BCE following the
victory against the Persians. The ancient monument was listed on the World
Heritage Site list in 1987, and it now receives over 20,000 visitors each day. Athens
has a Mediterranean climate, with mild and wet winters and hot, dry summers. Since
the Acropolis stands on a steep, rocky hill, it is exposed to sunlight and
heat. The popular tourist site has recently been closed to tourists and workers
in mid-afternoons in summer to protect them from heat. This year, when the
temperature reached around 40 degrees Celsius on June 12, it shut its doors to
visitors. Because of global warming, Greece has experienced fierce heatwaves
and wildfires more frequently than ever. Is summer still a good time to visit
Greece?
Read the article and learn about how hot it could be to visit a world
heritage site.
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