Ta' Ganu Windmill, Grade 1 windmill in Birkirkara, Malta
Ta' Ganu Windmill is a round-shaped building with a square base made of traditional stone in Birkirkara. The structure has thick walls and a conical roof that rises prominently above the surrounding village.
The building was constructed in 1724 under the foundation of António Manoel de Vilhena and operated as a grain mill for centuries. Operations ceased in 1929 when mechanized milling made the windmill obsolete.
The name comes from a traditional mixture of wheat and hops once used in Maltese bread making. Today visitors can see how this space has been repurposed to display contemporary artworks alongside its original stone character.
The building on Triq il-Mithna functions as an art gallery featuring contemporary exhibitions that visitors can explore. The location is easily walkable and situated within the village center.
During World War II the structure served as an air raid shelter protecting villagers from bombing. After the war it was converted into a blacksmith workshop before finally becoming the art space visitors see today.
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