It is no secret that Greece is in a great deal of trouble financially. But perhaps few could have predicted what has been suggested recently – that the Acropolis could be rented out in a bid to pay off some of the countries debts.

The ancient archaeological treasures could be used for advertising businesses and firms to raise money for the sites maintenance, after the culture ministry put forward the suggestion. The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel has also ordered Greece to sell some of its many islands in a bid to avoid bankruptcy.

Greece actually has around 6000 islands off the coast, and fewer than 230 are inhabited so selling a few off would not make too much difference to the Greek people, now could be the time if you’ve always fancied owning your own private island!

Ms Merkel has hinted however, that she wished Greece to sell up to 90% of its islands – including the popular tourist destinations of Corfu, Crete, Rhodes and Paros.

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