Priory Mill, Renaissance mill building in Malá Strana, Czech Republic.
Priory Mill stands on Kampa Island along the Devil's Stream and is a Renaissance structure that later received Neo-Gothic additions in the 19th century. The building features a large wooden wheel that rotates in the water and demonstrates traditional milling mechanics.
The building began as a water mill in the 15th century and served as an important production site for the religious community. In the 19th century, the Odkoleks family carried out extensive renovations that gave it its current appearance with Neo-Gothic features.
The mill complex belongs to the Knights of Malta and shows how religious communities in Prague used water sources for their needs. The buildings tell the story of how spiritual life and craft production were closely linked in medieval times.
The mill is located on Kampa Island near the metro stations Malostranská and Staroměstská, both within walking distance. The area is well-supplied with cafes and restaurants, making it easy to find refreshment before or after a visit.
The wooden wheel of the mill actually rotates in the Devil's Stream and shows how medieval water power functioned. This constantly moving wheel is one of the few remaining examples of an active water mill in Prague's old town.
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