Starting in September, Greece's iconic Acropolis will enforce a daily cap on visitors and introduce staggered entry times to enhance the experience and alleviate overcrowding. Currently, up to 23,000 tourists flood the ancient site on some days. The new measures aim to address bottlenecks and protect the UNESCO World Heritage site from the effects of "excessive tourism," according to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.
The new regulations, to be tested from September 4 and officially implemented from April 1, 2024, will limit the number of visitors to 20,000 per day. Additionally, entry will be controlled hourly, with different allotments throughout the day. While there will be no set time limit for visits, organized tour groups and cruise ship visitors, constituting around half of daily foot traffic, typically spend about 45 minutes exploring.
The Acropolis, open from 8 am to 8 pm daily, aims to enhance both visitor experience and monument preservation. The decision to impose restrictions follows discussions with tour operators and cruise companies, with the plan extending to other archaeological sites. During extreme conditions, like last month's heatwave, authorities temporarily closed the site and installed protective measures for visitors.
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