Greece shut the Acropolis for several hours in the afternoon on Tuesday (July 8), as the Mediterranean country baked in its second major heatwave of the season, with temperatures set to soar as high as 41 degrees Celsius.

Europe experienced a severe heatwave, with record temperatures in Spain, England, and Portugal, causing wildfires, evacuations, and fatalities.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Athens closed the Acropolis to visitors for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures as work restrictions remained in effect in other parts of Greece. The closure lasted from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (1000 GMT to 1400 GMT), the Culture Ministry archaeological service said.