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Sparti Olive Museum: The Museum of Olive and Greek Olive Oil in Sparti Greece
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 The Museum of Olive and Greek Olive Oil in Sparti Peloponnese, Greece: The Museum of Olive and Greek Olive Oil is located in the centre of Sparti and aims to highlight the importance of olive for the Greek and the Mediterranean culture. This is a historical course of the olive tree and olive oil from the prehistoric times till today, with special emphasis on the economical importance of this product for every era.
This museum, founded by the Cultural Foundation of Piraeus Bank Group, is strategically found in the centre of Laconia, one of the best olive-producing regions in Greece. In the upper floors, visitors can see the first testimonies of olive existence in Greece, its contribution to the economy of the societies from the prehistoric times till the 20th century as well as its role in nutrition, health, body care and lighting. There is also special mention to the symbolic dimension of olive in religion, customs and art. |
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