The Acropolis of Athens, flagship monument of Antiquity, will reopen on Monday morning like all archaeological sites in Greece, after two months of suspension of their operation due to restrictions to stop the spread of Covid-19.
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" The archaeological sites welcome us again from Monday, May 18, the first step in the gradual restart of the country's cultural structures ," said the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports in a statement on Sunday. However, the museums will not reopen until June 15, according to the government's plan for deconfinement.
With 2.9 million visitors in 2019, up 14.2% compared to the previous year, the Acropolis of Athens is the most visited monument in Greece.
