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What on earth is the Tomato Industrial Museum?

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I've heard that there is a Tomato museum in Santorini!! Someone who's been there please tell me what I can see there and what this museum is! As a foodie myself, I'm so curious :)
 
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mastichas09 said:
I've heard that there is a Tomato museum in Santorini!! Someone who's been there please tell me what I can see there and what this museum is! As a foodie myself, I'm so curious :)
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I've never heard of this! SOunds cool though, I would love to check it out
 
Great question! Last time I was in Santorini I did not have time to visit, but it is on my to do list for when I visit Santorini again.

Here is more information about the Santorini Tomato museum:
www.greekboston.com

Enjoy the Tomato Industrial Museum on Santorini

Consider visiting the Tomato Industrial Museum while on the Greek island of Santorini.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com
 
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I've heard that there is a Tomato museum in Santorini!! Someone who's been there please tell me what I can see there and what this museum is! As a foodie myself, I'm so curious :)
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The tomatoes on Santorini are so unique, they are worth celebrating! They're delicious...
 
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