Set the scene.
Xarolla Windmill was built in 1724 under Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena. Its tower belonged to the practical business of turning grain into flour.
Here’s the twist.
Restoration returned the mill to working condition in 1992, retaining parts of its original mechanisms. The local council took over its administration in 2000.
Why it still matters.
Follow the chain in your imagination: moving sails, turning machinery, grinding stones, flour. A loaf once depended on engineering as well as a baker.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.