The Acropolis in Athens will be closed during the afternoon today (14 June) for a second consecutive day, as Greece swelters under unseasonably high temperatures.

The Culture Ministry said the hilltop citadel, which is Greece’s most popular ancient site, would be closed from midday to 5 p.m.

All other archaeological sites in the Greek capital will be closed during the same hours.

Temperatures are expected to exceed 40 C (104 F) today in much of central and southern Greece, including greater Athens, the Cyclades islands and Crete.

The weather is expected to cool Friday and Saturday.