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 Mediterranean country baked in its second major heatwave of the season, with temperatures soaring as high as 41 degrees Celsius.

The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city of Athens was shutting from 13:00-17:00 local time (11:00-15:00 BST), the country's culture ministry said.