To mark World Tourism Day, the Acropolis in Athens (along with other major sites) will not be charging admission fees today.

From:
International Herald Tribune

Greece to grant free entrance to museums, sites on World Tourism Day
The Associated Press
Published: September 26, 2006

ATHENS, Greece Entrance to the ancient Acropolis, major archaeological sites and museums will be free Wednesday to mark World Tourism Day, the Culture Ministry said.

The ministry will also open a 15-meter (50-foot) high spherical video display, the tourism planetarium, at the marble Pan-Athenian stadium, in downtown Athens, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896.

World Tourism Day has been celebrated every Sept. 27 since 1980. It was established by the World Tourism Organization, now a specialized agency of the United Nations.

Greece has prioritized the tourism sector — a vital industry which accounts for around 18 percent of gross domestic product — since the 2004 Olympic Games. Officials expect an increase of 8-9 percent this year, to more than 14 million visitors.

The Acropolis’ entrance fee is normally €8 (US$10).

ATHENS, Greece Entrance to the ancient Acropolis, major archaeological sites and museums will be free Wednesday to mark World Tourism Day, the Culture Ministry said.

The ministry will also open a 15-meter (50-foot) high spherical video display, the tourism planetarium, at the marble Pan-Athenian stadium, in downtown Athens, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896.

World Tourism Day has been celebrated every Sept. 27 since 1980. It was established by the World Tourism Organization, now a specialized agency of the United Nations.

Greece has prioritized the tourism sector — a vital industry which accounts for around 18 percent of gross domestic product — since the 2004 Olympic Games. Officials expect an increase of 8-9 percent this year, to more than 14 million visitors.

The Acropolis’ entrance fee is normally €8 (US$10).