The Acropolis,where the attack took place,attracts millions of tourists every year (Picture: Dimitris Aspiotis/Shutterstock)
Two tourists have been stabbed near Greece’s ancient Acropolis.
A man and a woman,both Greek Americans,were attacked with a knife near the entrance of the Acropolis Museum in Athens,on Tuesday morning.
The building lies at the foot of Acropolis hill,which is where the nearly 2,500-year-old Parthenon temple is located.
The man suffered serious wounds to his arm while the woman suffered light injuries to her leg.
Police arrested the attacker at the scene. It’s understood he was suffering from psychological problems.
Footage shown on Greek news outlets show what appears to be blood on the pavements.
The attack happened near the entrance of the Acropolis museum (Picture: Getty)The Acropolis hill attracts millions of tourists every year. In 2025,4.6million people visited the site.While attacks in Greece are rare,in April,an 89-year-old man allegedly opened fire with a shotgun in a social security office and a courthouse in the centre of the capital.Four people were injured.Disclaimer: This article is reproduced from other media. The purpose of reprinting is to convey more information. It does not mean that this website agrees with its views and is responsible for its authenticity, and does not bear any legal responsibility. All resources on this site are collected on the Internet. The purpose of sharing is for everyone's learning and reference only. If there is copyright or intellectual property infringement, please leave us a message.
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