Starting next month, the Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most renowned archaeological site, will enforce a maximum daily cap of 20,000 visitors with varying hourly entry limits, as announced by the Greek government.
The measure comes in response to the need to address bottlenecks and overcrowding issues at this UNESCO World Heritage site. With up to 23,000 daily visitors, mostly in large groups arriving before noon, the new visitor controls aim to preserve the monument's integrity and ensure a sustainable tourism experience.
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni emphasized the importance of balancing tourism's benefits with the site's preservation, stating in an interview with Real FM radio network, "Obviously tourism is desirable for the country, for all of us. But we must work out how excessive tourism won't harm the monument." With these measures in place, the Acropolis of Athens aims to maintain its historical significance while providing a better experience for visitors.
