De Noord, Stellingmill and restaurant in Schiedam, Netherlands
De Noord is a stellingmill in Schiedam that was built to grind grain and now houses a restaurant across multiple floors. The building rises above the city with large rotating sails and provides views over Schiedam from its upper levels.
The original wooden structure dated from the 15th century, but was later replaced by the stone stellingmill standing today. In the early 1800s it was converted to a gristmill to serve Schiedam's rapidly expanding gin distilleries.
The mill represents Schiedam's identity as a center for gin and grain processing, built around the craftsmanship of traditional milling. Visitors can taste local dishes while literally sitting inside this symbol of the city's industrial past.
Visitors should know that the building features steep stairs leading to the upper floors where the restaurant is located. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when natural light illuminates the interior and views over the city are clearest.
During World War II, German forces used the mill as a lookout post because of its commanding view over the city. After the war it was carefully restored and still operates partly as a working mill for grinding grain.
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