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Just amazing !!! Absolutely a must while at Chania. A very gentle lady will make you feel comfortable in a unique environment . The place is really clean, tidy and with a decent variety for an any time visit. Just dont miss it !! A great representative of the Cretan hospitality !!…
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Date of experience: August 2020
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The Olive Tree Museum is located in Ano Vouves about 7 km South of Kolimbari. The museum gives an overview about olive tree history in Crete. Also a historical overview is given. Amazing is the ~3.500 years old olive tree in front of the museum.
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Date of experience: July 2020
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Very low key and the tree is simply incredible looking. The little museum is quaint and there is a nice little coffee shop next door. But really, the draw is the tree. Ive never seen anything like it. Imagine everything it has seen and endured...
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Date of experience: October 2019
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You notice the wingspan of history as you stand by this ancient olive tree, thinking that it was there long before Jesus Christ
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Date of experience: August 2019
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A must-to-visit place. So usual and so unusual. A hidden pearl. It is unbelievable that this oldest olive tree is over 3000 years old and still give fruits. The silent witness of the start of Iron Age and times with only 50 million people on Earh! The tree was donated by a Greek family to local community a few generations ago. Currently this family runs a cosy caffee. I strongly recommend to spend there a few moments drinking fresh juice from local oranges and delecting Olive oil cake.…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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