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The Xarolla Windmill at Żurrieq, Malta is one of the windmills constructed by the Order of St. John in the villages and towns of Malta. It was built in the 18th century and is presently one of the most preserved windmills in Malta. The windmill is an agri-tourism attraction and is found in a complex of agricultural buildings such as a ...
This windmill known as tax-Xarolla, was built by Grandmaster Manoel de Vilhena, in 1724. In 1791 a second floor was built for living of the miller family. In 1992, this was restored to its original working order is now the only functioning windmill in the islands of Malta and Gozo. This is a valuable witness of local culture and heritage still ...
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This windmill known as tax-Xarolla, was built by Grandmaster Manoel de Vilhena in 1724. He introduced another mechanism of windmills, which was brought from the Balearic Islands this time, as this was Cottoner’s native land. In 1791 a second floor was constructed on it. This was to accommodate the miller’s family, who usually live and work ...
Jul 11, 2023 · Zurrieq’s Xarolla windmill is finally fully restored and ready to open its doors for all that that wish to visit once again. The windmill experienced extensive damage during a storm in March of 2022. Six 30-feet poles had to be replaced together with the beam and the vents amongst other structures within the windmill.
About. Originally built by Grandmaster Manoel de Vilhena in 1724, the windmill has been beautifully restored to its original working order. It is now the only functioning windmill on the Maltese islands. You can visit the miller's workshop, the miller's family residence on the first floor and the fully functioning milling room at the very top ...
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- 9 Saint Andrew's Road, Zurrieq
The Xarolla windmill was the last one still in use in Malta, and was still grinding grain up till 1940. The last miller there was Gian Battista Sammut, and today, his grandson George Sammut runs tours in the mill to keep his family’s and the country’s cultural heritage going. And yes - the windmill is still fully functional today, almost ...
This windmill known as tax-Xarolla, was built by Grandmaster Manoel de Vilhena, in 1724. In 1791 a second floor was built for living of the miller family.In 1992, this was restored to its original working order is now the only functioning windmill in the islands of Malta and Gozo. This is a valuable witness of local culture and heritage still ...
