Greece shut the Acropolis for several hours in the afternoon on Tuesday, as the Mediterranean country baked in its second major heatwave of the season, with temperatures set to soar as high as 41 degrees Celsius (107.

Greece closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday as a second major heat wave gripped the country, with temperatures expected to reach 41

Greece shuts the Acropolis due to a major heatwave with temperatures reaching 41°C. Part of broader European heatwave, it prompts closures and work pauses to protect people, especially in Athens and Thessaloniki.