“Tomato Museum”

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Tomato Industrial Museum D. Nomikos

Wine and cherry tomato paste production was the basis of the economy of Santorini in the 20th century, long before tourism came. Even after World War II, the tomato paste factories functioned daily and a large part of the population worked there. Gradually, however, and especially after the devastating earthquake of 1956, the factories were closed and abandoned and the cultivation or production of tomatoes decreased.

The nine factories and especially their chimneys which can be distinguished from far are an excellent example of industrial and local architecture of the time and cause the visitors’ admiration. In recent years, ​​several efforts to restore the old factories have been made, like the factory in Vlychada, which has been turned into the impressive Tomato Industrial Museum D. Nomikos.

The Museum offers the visitors a journey back in the industrial period of Santorini, by guiding them through the cultivation, processing and production of the cherry tomato, one of the most famous and traditional products of Santorini. The Santorini cherry tomato has been a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product since 2006.

In the Museum the visitor experiences the traditional methods followed by the tomato producers of Santorini and, at the same time, becomes acquainted with the history of the island, its inhabitants and their traditions.

Museum exhibits include machinery dating back to 1890, hand-written books, old tools, the first labels as well as audiovisual material with narrations of people who worked in the plant.

Visitors can also relax at the café and buy books and souvenirs at the gift shop. During the summer, there are many interesting shows and exhibitions taking place here!

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“Tomato Museum”

140€ / person