Old Hemp Factory, Edessa

The Old Hemp Factory sits near Edessa Waterfalls and displays early 20th-century industrial design with large windows and brick walls characteristic of mills from that era. The structure stretches across a considerable area with multiple connected sections for different production stages.

The factory was founded in 1911 as Greece's largest rope production facility. It became an economic anchor for the region until operations stopped in the late 1940s.

The factory shows how water-powered industries shaped northern Greek towns and their people during the early 1900s. These mills became the heart of local life and work.

Visitors can view the exterior while walking through the waterfall area, but the building is not open for interior access. The surrounding paths provide good viewing points to see the architecture from different angles.

The facility tapped directly into the power of nearby waterfalls through a mechanical system of wheels and belts to transform raw hemp into rope. This direct use of falling water made the factory location possible without needing outside power sources.

Location: Edessa Municipality

Inception: 1911

GPS coordinates: 40.80201,22.05558

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24