Acropolis sparkles in the sun as Greek tourist spots reopen


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  • Monday, 18 May 2020

A social distancing marker reads "Stay Here!" with the Parthenon temple seen in the background, as the Acropolis archaeological site opens to visitors, following the easing of measures against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Athens, Greece, May 18, 2020. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece reopened the Acropolis, museums and other major tourist attractions as the coronavirus lockdown eased in bright sunshine in Athens on Monday.

Quarantine restrictions are gradually being lifted -- access to beaches was allowed on Saturday amid a heatwave and churches welcomed worshippers on Sunday.

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