Windmill in Kuželov

The windmill is a cone-shaped stone building with four wooden wings attached to a central shaft and a rotating shingled roof that can turn to catch the wind. Inside, three floors contain the mechanisms and tools used for grinding grain and producing bread.

The structure was built in 1842 and ground grain for local farmers until 1946, when industrial milling technology made traditional methods outdated. Its closure marked the end of an era when windmills powered village economies.

The site reflects the working life of local farming communities, with displays showing tools and equipment that were part of daily labor in the region. These items tell stories of how grain processing and bread making shaped village routines for generations.

The site is located in the village of Kuželov, accessible by road through the Hodonin region in southern Moravia. Sturdy shoes are recommended as you will climb steep stairs between the three floors to see the exhibits.

The building originally contained a brick oven on the ground floor where bread was baked for the village, making it both a grain mill and bakery in one location. This dual-purpose design served the farming community efficiently in a single structure.

Location: Kuželov

GPS coordinates: 48.85274,17.49588

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:45