Greece to Reopen Ancient Monuments This Month

After standing empty for two months, Greece’s ancient sites, including the Acropolis hill towering over Athens, will reopen to visitors on May 18.

Locals make their way in Oia on the island of Santorini, Greece, May 7, 2020. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

ATHENS—After standing empty for two months, Greece’s ancient sites, including the Acropolis hill towering over Athens, will reopen to visitors on May 18, authorities said on May 7.

The ancient monuments were closed along with museums in mid-March in Greece’s lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Restrictions have gradually been eased this week.