Greece transforms the fabulous Tatoi estate

Greece's Ministry of Culture has announced plans to turn the huge 10,000-acre Tatoi estate into an international tourist attraction. It was once the home of Greek kings, but since a military junta took over the country in 1967, the estate has been abandoned. Now the Greek government is getting serious about a long-awaited plan to utilize the property.Recently, President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni reviewed the Tatoi estate. Sakellaropoulou described on her Instagram, "More than forty thousand acres of rare natural beauty, structures preserving history, thousands of objects awaiting restoration and many vehicles, exemplifying the evolution of traffic over decades, have survived against neglect and time and are ready to appear before the eyes of visitors."Forest of Kings at the Tati Estate - Photo by Jola and DimitrisThe Greek President also emphasized the historical value of Tatoi Manor, as well as the aesthetic and tourist value of the site.

The ministry plans to create luxury housing, a sanatorium, restaurants, a museum and walking trails. The universal plan also includes sports facilities and even horseback riding. Culture and Sports Minister Lina Mendoni described the upcoming project as a "national goal," saying that history, culture, sports and recreation, agriculture, sanatorium and tranquility are some of the project's goals. The projected cost of the project, according to press