Tatoi Palace, Royal palace in Mount Parnitha, Greece.
Tatoi Palace is a royal estate on the southeast slope of Mount Parnitha north of Athens in Greece. The property spreads over many hectares and includes main buildings, outbuildings, gardens and a necropolis for members of the Greek royal family.
George I of Greece acquired the land in 1872 and gradually developed it into a summer residence for the royal family. After the monarchy ended in 1974 the estate remained unused for decades and fell into disrepair.
The name comes from the Turkish word for colt pasture, pointing to earlier use before the royal period. Today old cedars and pines grow around weathered buildings and form a backdrop that recalls abandoned manor houses.
Access is through two entrances off the main road, and visitors can explore further areas on foot along unpaved paths. Due to heavy damage to the structures entry to many rooms is currently not possible.
A fire in 2021 damaged large parts of the forest cover and exposed forgotten paths and ruins in the undergrowth. In the former stables and utility buildings old tools and everyday items from the monarchy period still lie around.
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