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Tatoi ( Greek: Τατόι, pronounced [ta.ˈto.i]) was the summer palace and 42 km 2 (10,000 acres) estate of the former Greek royal family. The area is a densely wooded southeast-facing slope of Mount Parnitha, and its ancient and current official name is Dekeleia.
Tatoi Palace was the summer retreat of the Greek royal family until 1974, when they were forced to flee the country. Now, the estate is a decaying relic of a bygone era, surrounded by pine forests and open to visitors who can wander through the ruins and enjoy the nature.
Apr 21, 2021 · Tatoi Royal Palace is a deserted royal palace in the foothills of Mount Parnitha. History of Tatoi Royal Palace. In 1872, King George I of Greece bought the Tatoi estate, at the edge of Mount Parnitha, from a government minister.
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May 12, 2018 · This sprawling 10,000-acre estate was the summer palace of the former Greek Royal Family. Now abandoned, its decaying buildings and dense woods are a haven for urban explorers. In its prime,...
Jul 27, 2019 · As Greece’s new conservative government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis declared its intention to revive the famous Tatoi Palace and bring its glorious past back to life, many have been wondering what the story is behind this historic place, which shaped Greece’s political life in the 20th century.
Jul 26, 2020 · Meet Princess Sissy, Czar Nicholas II, Queen Elizabeth II and Jackie Kennedy, in a romantic meal in the palace courtyard, and dip into unexpected flavors and rare wine selection. War, occupancy, romance, glory and democracy: Become part of this story that is so sensitive for every Greek.
Jan 20, 2023 · Tatoi Palace is a Greek estate previously used by the Greek Royal Family for over 100 years as a summer residence. The land was acquired by King George I, who purchased the estate in 1880....
