According to the CEO, the project encountered significant challenges, including extensive bureaucracy, complex licensing procedures, and the lasting repercussions of the decade-long economic crisis.

Among them is the building currently housing the offices of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) on Tsocha Street.

The timeline for the construction of the center is set for the last quarter of 2028, and it will be fully funded by private resources of the DLMF Foundation.

It is expected to attract 16.2 million visitors annually to the area.

It will feature the world's largest botanical garden and is expected to attract 1.7 million visitors annually.