Greece’s Culture Ministry made the announcement this week that owners will soon be able to take their leashed pets to more than 120 archaeological sites across the country. This is a step in the right direction for responsible pet owners who take care of their animals and keep them under control, except for a few places like the famous Acropolis in Athens.
The Central Archaeological Council of the nation unanimously approved the new policy change, but the organization has not yet set a date for when the new rules will go into effect. To put it another way, do not yet book your tickets for Fido.
Until now, just therapy canines for impaired guests have been permitted onto archeological destinations inside the country.
Knossos in Crete, Olympia, and Delphi are among the other places that will continue to be pet-free. This is said to be because of the many visitors visiting these places each year. Additional restrictions include ancient theaters, temples, graves, and monuments with mosaic floors. Although this is understandable, we are surprised that they are easing the regulations at all.
The recent decision was referred to as “a first, but important, step toward harmonizing the framework of accessibility to monuments and archaeological sites with the standards of other European countries, where entry rules for pets already apply,” according to a statement released by Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.
As referred to over, the new strategy specifies that canines should be on a chain, however, the necessities determine leads can be no longer than 3 feet long. Likewise, their proprietors can convey creatures in a pack or pet conveying case, yet on the off chance that they must be put down, they should probably be restricted, so carry one with you notwithstanding. Some people will be outraged by the requirement that larger dogs wear muzzles, but they can always stay home.
