Strike shuts Acropolis

2003-09-30 15:08

Athens - The Athens Acropolis, the most visited site in Greece, was closed on Tuesday by a strike by culture ministry workers over pay and contract demands.

Several dozen strikers blocked the entrance to the Acropolis throughout the morning, turning away disappointed tourists from the archeological wonder, which attracted almost 900 000 visitors last year.

Greek archaeologists are working to restore the Acropolis in time for the Athens Olympics, which open in August next year.

- AFP