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

The ancient temple in Athens draws millions of visitors each year. Temperatures were expected to reach up to 38 degrees Celsius in Athens. But the ancient temple rests on a rock overlooking Athens, offering visitors very little shade.

The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece. The ancient citadel in the capital city of Athens - which contains many ancient Greek ruins - will shut from 13:00-17:00 local time (11:00-15:00 BST), the country's culture ministry said.