Queen Amalia personally supervised the planting of thousands of trees and the importation of rare plant species from around the world.
The estate was modeled after the Heiser estate in the Queen's native Bavaria.
During the late 19th century, the farm was considered the most technologically advanced agricultural facility in Greece.
The tower architecture includes a central crenellated structure modeled after medieval European fortifications.
The site contains a private chapel used by the royal family during their stays.
The grounds include a dedicated area for horse breeding, a tradition that continues at the estate today.
Queen’s Tower, also known as Pyrgos Vasilissis, is a 19th-century Neo-Gothic estate commissioned by Queen Amalia of Greece in the Ilion region. The estate spans 250 hectares and serves as a functioning organic farm and vineyard alongside the historic tower. Queen Amalia purchased the land in 1848 to create a model farm based on Bavarian agricultural methods. The architectural design features a distinct central tower and incorporates elements of European Romanticism. Visitors can tour the manor house, which preserves interior features from the mid-19th century. The surrounding grounds include a botanical garden and a stable area. It remains one of the few private agricultural estates from the era of the Greek monarchy still in active production. The estate produces organic wines and olive oil sold on-site.
The front facade of the tower framed by the manicured garden pathways.
Book guided tours in advance as entry to the interior of the tower is restricted to group visits.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes suitable for gravel paths and uneven terrain on the estate grounds.
Check the official website for scheduled wine tasting sessions, which are often held in the estate's garden area.
Attempting to enter the tower without a pre-booked guided tour, as the grounds are a private working farm.
Visits are typically by appointment only; closed during certain national holidays and major weather events.
Stay on marked paths when walking through the vineyards and farm areas; do not touch the historic artifacts inside the manor.
