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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Derek Gatopoulos

Athens has a new must-have souvenir as the city gets busier and hotter

Tourists wearing hats visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier outside the Greek Parliament in Athens, Greece, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Visitors heading up the hill to the Acropolis are wearing headwear of every kind under the harsh sun, from straw boaters and Panamas to baseball caps and bucket hats.

Hat racks are ubiquitous across central Athens this season. Local shops and kiosks maintain stacked outdoor displays as tourists look for protection against the intense midday heat.

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