July 8 (UPI) -- A heat wave in Greece closed the Acropolis in Athens temporarily on Tuesday. Greece's culture ministry closed the monument due to the heatwave conditions as temperatures are expected to reach 107 degrees Fahrenheit in Greece.

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.

Authorities in Greece have imposed mandatory work breaks in areas where temperatures are expected to exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit.