The Mediterranean country baked in its second major heatwave of the season, with temperatures soaring as high as 41 degrees Celsius.

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.

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.