Tatoi Estate Redevelopment into Cultural Hub Advancing

Restoration work at the historic Tatoi Estate, once the summer residence of Greece’s former royal family, is advancing as scheduled, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni confirmed during a recent inspection visit to the site, located 21km northwest of Athens at the foot of Mt. Parnitha.

The project, which aims to convert the estate into a vibrant cultural, environmental, and recreational destination, is on track to deliver full museum infrastructure by 2026. According to the Culture Ministry, the multi-layered works include the restoration of buildings to be used as museums, landscaping of the surrounding areas, installation of support infrastructure, and the documentation and conservation of movable royal heirlooms and artifacts.

Mockup of the garden area in the former royal estate at Tatoi, Greece, after restoration. Photo: Greek Culture Ministry

The restoration of the estate is budgeted at over 70 million euros, funded by national and EU sources, along with significant private sponsorships, including contributions from the A.C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation and the