“The elevator was scheduled for 200 itineraries but it is used at least 2,000 people – we expect spare parts from abroad”
A response to the complaint made to SKAI that the lift and the toilets for the disabled on the Acropolis did not work today by Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.
The elevator has not been operating for two weeks, excluding accessibility to the monument for people with disabilities, and thousands of tourist daily flock to the Acropolis.
As Ms Mendoni said, when it was located in 2020, the slope lift was scheduled for 200 routes. Today, At least 2,000 people use it everyday to climb the sacred rock.
“The elevator is a machine and as a machine, from excessive use, there is damage. Is closed for 2 weeks and iA Stays closed for at least another weekto make repairs that will ensure the absolute security of those who go up with the lift. It’s a matter maintenance“The Minister of Culture said.
According to Ms. Mendoni, to repair the slope lift they need spare parts from the outside As the Italian manufacturer was unable to repair it because of the great damage.
Also, due to high demand by visitors – the ministry is precluding, the ministry is studying the placement of a second lift.
“We are already discussing the installation of a second lift, and even larger,” the Minister of Culture said to SKAI.
Source: Skai
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