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One of Greece’s most famous landmarks has begun a trial to limit daily visitors starting today.
The Acropolis of Athens attracts visitors from all over the world who want to marvel at the ancient cultural sites. From now on, the number of visitors he will be limited to 20,000 per day. booking website Track foot traffic and implement an hourly slot system.
In an interview with Greek radio station Real FM in August, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said the Acropolis now has up to 23,000 visitors a day, calling this a “huge number.” ‘ said.
Our site is open until 8pm. Mr Mendoni said: The majority of visitors opted for morning visits, creating bottlenecks and “uncomfortable conditions for the site, visitors and staff trying to accommodate this mass of people.”
The goal is that a new system, currently in the trial phase and likely to be officially implemented from April 2024, will address overcrowding and ensure the safety and longevity of the monument.
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Built on a rocky hill in the 5th century BC, the ancient Acropolis is home to a collection of historic sites, buildings and artefacts, most famously the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena.
The site and its monuments “form the largest architectural and artistic complex left to the world by ancient Greece,” it said. UNESCO.
Earlier this summer, the Acropolis was closed due to soaring temperatures from Europe’s record heatwave. A photo of the site, taken in late August, shows it covered in smoke from recent wildfires in Greece.
From April, the new booking system will also apply to other Greek sites operated with electronic tickets, which account for 90-95% of visitors to Greek sites.