Water mills at Rudăria, Water mill complex in Eftimie Murgu, Romania.
Twenty-two wooden mills line a three-kilometer stretch along the Rudăria River, each containing traditional grinding mechanisms with horizontal water wheels.
The first eight mills were documented in 1722, while the entire complex expanded to forty-eight structures during the interwar period.
Each mill bears a distinct name reflecting its builder, location, or the family that maintained it through generations of local grain processing.
The mills remain functional, processing between 200 to 750 kilograms of grain daily, producing flour for bread and polenta making.
The mills incorporate small dams to regulate water flow, ensuring continuous operation despite the river's limited water volume.
Location: Eftimie Murgu
Address: DJ571F, Eftimie Murgu 327190, Romania 327190 Eftimie Murgu
Phone: +40764776898
Website: https://rudaria-turistica.ro
GPS coordinates: 44.87018,22.09924
Latest update: June 3, 2025 10:05
Romania encompasses historic towns where medieval squares, Orthodox churches, and royal palaces are found. Bucharest, the capital, hosts the Parliament Palace and religious buildings like the 18th-century Stavropoleos Church. In Transylvania, Brașov preserves its 14th-century city walls, and Sibiu features its cobbled streets lined with old houses. Further north, Bukovina contains Orthodox monasteries adorned with Renaissance exterior frescoes. The Romanian territory also offers mountain landscapes and diverse natural sites. The Transfăgărășan road crosses the Carpathians at over 2000 meters altitude, linking two historic regions. Bran Castle and Peles Castle, perched in the mountains, showcase defensive and royal architecture. The saline lakes of Ocna Sibiului and thermal centers like Therme București highlight the country's natural resources. The Danube Delta completes this collection of destinations to explore.
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