Molino de la Albolafia, Medieval hydraulic mill at Guadalquivir River bank, Córdoba, Spain
Molino de la Albolafia is a medieval mill on the Guadalquivir River featuring a large waterwheel about 15 meters in diameter. The wheel powered millstones and pumped water to the surrounding neighborhoods.
The structure originates from Roman times and received major modifications during Abd-ar-Rahman II's reign between 822 and 852. Both civilizations left their mark through engineering works that transformed the mill's design.
The mill shows how Roman and Islamic engineers solved problems with moving water and turning it into power. It has been a key symbol on the city's coat of arms since the 13th century.
The mill is located at Avenida del Alcázar 512 and is reachable through walkways along the riverbank. You can easily reach it while strolling between Puente Romano and Puente de San Rafael.
In 1492, Queen Isabella I of Castile ordered the removal of the original waterwheel because the constant noise troubled her. This drastic decision freed the surrounding areas from relentless mechanical sounds.
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