The redevelopment of the historic Tatoi Estate, once the summer home of Greece’s former royal family, is progressing steadily, according to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni during her recent visit. Located 21km northwest of Athens at the base of Mt. Parnitha, the estate is being transformed into a dynamic hub for culture, nature, and recreation, tovima.com, has reported.
With a budget exceeding €70 million—funded by national and EU sources, along with private sponsors like the A.C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation and the AEGEAS non-profit of the Athanassios & Marina Martinos Foundation—the project aims to complete museum infrastructure by 2026.
Minister Mendoni called it “a project of national importance,” emphasizing that “the protection, restoration, and public access to the historical core of the former royal estate in Tatoi is a project of national importance, transforming the estate into a dynamic, visitable cultural and environmental site.” Major works are set for completion by end-2025, with public opening planned for the following year.
Current efforts include restoring the Stables of George I—future home of the Museum of Royal Carriages—and the Mausoleum near the Church of the Resurrection. Palace Garden landscaping continues, and infrastructure for water and sewage is already in place.
Damaged during the 2021 Mt. Parnitha wildfires, Tatoi is now equipped with modern fire prevention systems. Restoration is also supported by the Friends of the Tatoi Estate Association through fundraising and public tours.
Recognized for its ecological significance under the EU’s Natura 2000 network and once listed by Europa Nostra among Europe’s most endangered heritage sites, Tatoi’s revival is part of a broader €130 million initiative. “Tatoi is a legacy project for future generations,” said Mendoni.
The redevelopment of the historic Tatoi Estate, once the summer home of Greece’s former royal family, is progressing steadily.
Source: tovima.com
