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Tatoi (Greek: Τατόι, pronounced) 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 .
- 1884-86
An ideal spot for hiking, running, biking and picnicking, Tatoi Royal Palace and cemetery, set in the wooded foothills of Mount Parnitha, is one of the best day trips from Athens.
Apr 21, 2021 · Tatoi Royal Palace today. Roughly 30 minutes from the centre of Athens, you can still find the estate in the foothills above the suburb of Varibobi. It is now open to the public and has been protected from demolition by Friends of Tatoi, a charity group comprised of volunteers.
- Lucinda Smyth
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.
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.
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Tatoi is ideal for hiking, mountain biking, jogging and picnics in the countryside. Visitors can tour the buildings and royal cemetery, or take a trip to the artificial lake of Kithara, where they’ll enjoy an amazing view of the entire Attica basin.
Apr 1, 2021 · Athens Walks: Exploring the Former Royal Estate at Tatoi This 5km walk will spark the imagination of kids and adults alike, featuring everything from forest, to a mausoleum, and a home of kings and queens.