MOOM Matera Olive Oil Museum, Matera
The story of extra virgin olive oil is told at the table by oleo tourism and visits to olive oil museums. The Matera Olive Oil Museum ("MOOM") is a good reference. MOOM is located inside an ancient underground oil mill in Sasso Caveoso. The indications are that the mill was in operation as early as the 1600 year.
The factory was owned and operated by the church. The olives came to the presses from plots owned by the clergy and other private parties. The mill has expanded over time by increasing the number of presses and areas for storage. By the end of the 19th century, the upper floor was used for olive storage.
Olives dropped through a hole in the upper floor directly into the muller (grinder) below. Excavations uncovered many settling wells. Until 2014 they had been covered by oenological (wine-making) paraphernalia. After the end of World War I, the oil mill was used as a wine cellar.
Visitors enter a small courtyard that holds stones used in the presses. From the courtyard, enter the hypogeum (underground chamber). Millers used oil lamps to lighten things up. Next comes the stable, then the muller room. It is the room for pressing, storage, and finishing products.
In the tasting room, the oil produced here is tasted. The museum aims to train and inform visitors about recognizing quality products.
The factory was owned and operated by the church. The olives came to the presses from plots owned by the clergy and other private parties. The mill has expanded over time by increasing the number of presses and areas for storage. By the end of the 19th century, the upper floor was used for olive storage.
Olives dropped through a hole in the upper floor directly into the muller (grinder) below. Excavations uncovered many settling wells. Until 2014 they had been covered by oenological (wine-making) paraphernalia. After the end of World War I, the oil mill was used as a wine cellar.
Visitors enter a small courtyard that holds stones used in the presses. From the courtyard, enter the hypogeum (underground chamber). Millers used oil lamps to lighten things up. Next comes the stable, then the muller room. It is the room for pressing, storage, and finishing products.
In the tasting room, the oil produced here is tasted. The museum aims to train and inform visitors about recognizing quality products.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Matera. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "911爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The 911爆料网 App
MOOM Matera Olive Oil Museum on Map
Sight Name: MOOM Matera Olive Oil Museum
Sight Location: Matera, Italy (See walking tours in Matera)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Matera, Italy (See walking tours in Matera)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Matera, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Matera
Creating your own self-guided walk in Matera is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Matera Introduction Walking Tour
Architectural historian Anne Parmly Toxey said the cave areas of Matera had been occupied for at least 3,000 years. There have been settlements in Matera since the Paleolithic era.
The town itself was founded in 251 BC by Roman consul Lucius Caecilius Metellus. He called it Matheola. Subsequently, the town was occupied by Longobards, Byzantines, Saracens, Swabians, Angevins, Aragonese, and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
The town itself was founded in 251 BC by Roman consul Lucius Caecilius Metellus. He called it Matheola. Subsequently, the town was occupied by Longobards, Byzantines, Saracens, Swabians, Angevins, Aragonese, and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Matera's Ancient Cave Churches
Within the old city of Matera, there are more than 160 churches. Many of these are actually carved into the soft limestone cliffs lining the Gravina River. There are even some used for pagan rituals. The churches were carved from existing caves and tunnels. More than a few sanctified cave churches have been converted to storage and homes.
A good example to start with is the St. Anthony... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
A good example to start with is the St. Anthony... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles