Wheelchair lift
Elevator operation suspended at Acropolis Hill due to high winds
Greece's Culture Ministry announced it is temporarily suspending the operation of tthe wheelchair lift at the Acropolis Hill in central Athens to avoid possible accidents due to the high winds blowing in the region of Attica.
Acropolis elevator back in operation
The wheelchair lift on Acropolis Hill is again available to the public following repair work, Greece's Culture Ministry said Wednesday.
In a statement earlier in the day, the ministry said the lift would remain out of service for at least four days.
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Acropolis lift out of service until next week
A platform lift for disabled persons at the Acropolis Hill that broke down Tuesday is expected to go back into operation next week, culture ministry officials said Wednesday.
A spare part was ordered from Germany which means a waiting period of four days, officials said.
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Acropolis lift breaks down, again
A platform lift for disabled persons at the Acropolis Hill is out of service due to a faulty component, officials said Tuesday.
If a spare part is not available in Greece, it will have to be ordered from Germany which would mean a waiting period of four days, officials said.
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Acropolis lift back in operation
A platform lift for disabled persons at the Acropolis Hill is available to the public following repair work, Greece's Ministry of Culture said Wednesday.
Installed in 2004 as part of an effort to make Athens more accessible during the Olympics and Paralympics, the cage-like elevator has become increasingly prone to failure.
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