Temperatures in Athens on Tuesday reached 107 degrees Fahrenheit in the second major heat wave that affected much of the European continent. The Acropolis is situated on a hill without any shade, and is known for its punishing heat in the midday sun.

The Acropolis in Athens, the capital of Greece, is closing temporarily on Tuesday as a heatwave continues to grip the country.

July 8 (UPI) -- A heat wave in Greece closed the Acropolis in Athens temporarily on Tuesday. Greece's culture ministry closed the monument due to the heatwave conditions as temperatures are expected to reach 107 degrees Fahrenheit in Greece.