Athens has been named one of Europe’s top walkable cities, offering visitors the chance to explore iconic landmarks like the Parthenon on foot. Ranked fifth in a study by Preply, Athens allows travelers to experience its rich history within a compact area, making it an ideal destination for those who love to stroll through ancient treasures.
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Seven exclusive guided tours of the Acropolis have been held since late June, attracting mainly European clients. The tours, priced at 5,000 euros per group, offer a premium experience outside regular hours, with a promotional campaign now underway to enhance visibility for “The Acropolis Experience.” Visitor numbers remain consistent, averaging 16,000 to 18,000 daily.
A British TikToker sparked outrage in Greece by calling the Acropolis a “glorified construction site” and comparing it to Bob the Builder’s domain. His critical remarks and intrusion into a restricted area during restoration work led to backlash from Greek users and a confrontation with staff.
Keyboardist Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran is soaking up the historic sights of Athens while the band prepares to headline Release Athens 2024 tonight.
Greece sweltered under a brutal heatwave yesterday, mirroring the scorching conditions plaguing Southern Europe. Faced with these extreme temperatures, authorities took decisive action to protect public health. The Acropolis, Greece’s most treasured landmark and a major tourist attraction, was closed for several hours. Meteorologists forecast the heatwave to linger for several days, with peak temperatures reaching a scorching 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday and Thursday.
Due to the scorching heatwave gripping Athens, Greece’s most famous landmark will be closed to visitors from noon to 5 pm today. The Ministry of Culture is prioritising visitor safety during the high temperatures.
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Coldplay’s new music video for “Feels Like I’m Falling in Love,” filmed at Athens’ Herodeion theatre under the Acropolis, showcases the band performing live with a sign language translation. The video includes stunning drone footage of Athens at night, highlighting the city’s allure as a backdrop.
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Stephen Fry has compared the removal of the Parthenon Marbles from Greece to Nazi Germany seizing the Arc de Triomphe. In an interview on the Australian TV series “Stuff the British Stole,” Fry argued for the British Museum to return the ancient sculptures to Greece, emphasizing that it would be a “classy” and meaningful gesture. He highlighted the deep cultural significance of the marbles to Athens and criticized historical justifications for their retention in London.
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Coldplay’s new music video was filmed earlier this week at the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus theatre, located on the slopes of the Acropolis in Athens.
Athens’ archaeological sites, like the Acropolis and Ancient Agora, will be closed from noon to 17:00 on Thursday due to high temperatures. Visitors with tickets can return between 17:00 and 20:00. Precautions are advised to avoid heat-related health issues.
The Acropolis archaeological site will be closed from 12:00 to 17:00 on Wednesday due to high temperatures. Ticket holders can visit after 17:00 until 20:00.
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