August 3, 2011
No full moon late night opening at the Acropolis this summer
Unfortunately, unlike other years, due to issues with large numbers of visitors in previous years, the Acropolis will not have a late night full moon opening this August. Many other Archaeological sites in Greece will be open late however.
From:
Kathimerini (English Edition)
Wednesday August 3, 2011
Acropolis closed for full moon nightOfficials said on Wednesday that the Acropolis, the most popular ancient monument in the Greek capital, will not open on the night of the August full moon following extensive damage to the site last year.
Fool moon night in August is the only time when archeological sites remain open after sunset.
The Central Archaeological Council (KAS) has given the green light for 60 monuments and museums to stay open on the night of August 13, but the ancient citadel at the heart of the old city is off the list this year.The council said that poor visibility and the large number of visitors have over the previous years resulted in damages to the monument as well as injuries among visitors.
More than 15,000 people visited the Acropolis during the August full moon last year.
- Full moon late night opening of the Acropolis : August 10, 2009
- Full moon late night opening for Acropolis : August 16, 2008
- Moonlight opening of the Acropolis : August 8, 2006
- Summer full moon celebrated at Greek archaeological sites : September 3, 2012
- Full moon late night opening at the Acropolis in Athens this evening : August 24, 2010
- Greek Archaeological sites open late for full moon on August 21 : August 16, 2013
- Late opening & free entry at the Acropolis Museum tonight : August 21, 2013
- Acropolis Museum popularity on the increase : March 13, 2014