Lille Mølle, Dutch smock mill and museum in Christianshavn, Denmark.
Lille Mølle is an octagonal wooden structure with white-painted walls and a conical roof sitting on the ramparts of Christianshavn. The building was later converted into a private residence and is now part of the National Museum of Denmark, with rooms preserving their original furnishings from that era.
The mill was built in 1783 to replace an older mill from 1669 and operated for grinding grain and oil until 1909. After milling ceased, the building served different purposes before eventually becoming a private residence.
The name Lille Mølle means "little mill" and reflects its modest scale compared to other windmills in the region. The interior still displays furnishings and decorations from when a family lived here, making the space feel like a lived-in time capsule of early twentieth-century life.
The building sits on the fortifications of Christianshavn and is visible from the street, though direct public access is limited. It is best to contact the National Museum beforehand to check current visiting conditions and any possible viewing opportunities.
The mill was inhabited by a family who transformed it into a cozy residence with romantic design details, making it a rare example of how windmills were repurposed in the early twentieth century. This conversion shows a personal approach to preserving historic buildings that differs sharply from modern restoration methods.
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