Windmill Světlík, Windmill in Světlík, Czech Republic.
Description
Windmill Světlík is a stone cylindrical structure about 14 meters tall with a diameter of about 10.5 meters, topped with a rotating roof and five-blade propeller system. The interior preserves wooden floors, iron roller systems, and functional mechanical components from the original construction.
History
The mill was built in 1843 and operated until 1945 for the local community. After World War II, the settlement of Světlík was abandoned, and the mill remained without active use.
Culture
The mill demonstrates traditional craft methods used for grain processing in rural communities across Central Europe. Visitors can see how the equipment inside worked and understand the role such buildings played in local life.
Practical
Visiting allows you to examine the preserved interior mechanics and structures up close. Access is near Varnsdorf using coordinates 50.895658, 14.557403.
Did you know?
The building uses an advanced double system of iron rollers combining outer support and inner centering mechanisms. This innovative design enabled stable and precise roof rotation during operation.
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