Pleußmühle, former grain mill in Düren
The Pleußmühle is a gray-stone watermill building with large windows next to a water pond in Düren. It stands out through its simple, functional exterior, and inside holds spacious rooms with wooden floors that are now adapted for various events, art exhibitions, and workshops.
The Pleußmühle was first mentioned in records in 1261 and served as an important center for grain processing and oil pressing in the region. After damage from fires in 1543 and 1889 as well as bombing in 1944, the mill was rebuilt several times and operated until the 1960s.
The Pleußmühle takes its name from the Pleuß family, who operated and shaped the building from the 18th century onward. Today artists and community groups use the site as a meeting point for concerts, exhibitions, and events, keeping the history of the place alive while weaving it together with new cultural activities.
The building sits next to a water pond in a quiet part of Düren and is easily reached on foot. Events take place year-round, particularly in summer months with open-air festivals in the garden behind the building.
In the 1980s, young people prevented the building from being torn down by occupying it and highlighting its importance to the town. This action led the city to transform it into a culture and community center that thrives to this day.
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