Lithari Olive Oil Museum, Olive oil museum in Lithara, Greece
The Lithari Olive Oil Museum is an exhibition space in Lithara, Greece, displaying machinery and equipment that trace the evolution of olive oil production from ancient times to the present. The collection shows how production techniques changed through different periods.
During the 1800s, the building served as one of the main olive mills on Corfu, processing olives from numerous local groves. Its transformation into a museum preserves the story of these regional production centers.
The exhibits show traditional methods of olive cultivation and oil extraction that Greek families have passed down through generations. Visitors see how people once worked with the fruit and its processing, and which techniques have survived to today.
Visitors can watch live demonstrations of oil pressing techniques and participate in guided tours that explain the production process. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended since the tour covers different areas of the grounds.
The museum grounds include an archaeological site with sixteen ancient storage vessels used for olive oil during classical times. These finds offer a direct view into ancient storage methods and the importance of oil to classical society.
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