Historic Mill of Sanssouci, Windmill in Sanssouci Park, Germany
The Historic Mill of Sanssouci stands 25 meters tall with wooden construction and rotating blades dominating the Potsdam park landscape.
The original structure from 1738 was replaced with a Dutch-style windmill, which suffered destruction in World War II and underwent reconstruction in 1993.
The mill embodies the connection between royal power and common industry, representing the historical relationship between Frederick the Great and miller Grävenitz.
The facility produces organic flour from three types of grain and maintains a permanent exhibition about milling techniques across four floors.
The windmill functions with wind speeds between level 3 and 8, allowing adjustable sail configurations for optimal grain processing performance.
Location: Potsdam
Inception: 1990s
Architectural style: smock mill
Height: 35.45 m
Made from material: wood
Website: http://historische-muehle-potsdam.de
GPS coordinates: 52.40410,13.03560
Latest update: May 19, 2025 17:03
The windmills from Kinderdijk in the Netherlands to Cape Cod demonstrate technical innovation and cultural heritage. These structures served for grain milling, drainage, and industrial production. Each mill documents the local history and technical development of its region. The collection includes 18th century mills like the Sanssouci Mill in Potsdam and modern specimens like the Murphy Mill in San Francisco.
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