Greeks Split Over Pathway, Elevator Construction For Disabled Parthenon Visitors
PBS NewsHour
The United Nations world heritage body, UNESCO, wants Greece to stop
installing concrete paths around the iconic Parthenon atop the Acropolis in
Athens. Much of the work has been completed, intended to make it more
accessible for tourists, especially the wheelchair bound. But critics call
it criminal. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Athens
about how the debate is playing out.
Author - PBS NewsHour.
Narrator - PBS NewsHour.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
The United Nations world heritage body, UNESCO, wants Greece to stop installing concrete paths around the iconic Parthenon atop the Acropolis in Athens. Much of the work has been completed, intended to make it more accessible for tourists, especially the wheelchair bound. But critics call it criminal. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Athens about how the debate is playing out. Author - PBS NewsHour. Narrator - PBS NewsHour. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
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