Windmills of Corvo, Historic windmills in Vila do Corvo, Portugal.
Three stone windmills with truncated conical structures stand along Caminho dos Moinhos, featuring rotating wooden cone-shaped roofs and triangular sails.
Built between the 19th and 20th centuries, these windmills received protection status from the Azores Regional Government in 1997 as historical monuments.
The architectural design follows Portuguese traditions with symmetrical converging staircases leading to a single elevated entrance door on each structure.
The circular base foundations support the grinding mechanisms, while two of the three windmills maintain their traditional white lime coating.
These windmills display an uncommon triangular sail configuration that sets them apart from other examples found in the Azores archipelago.
Location: Azores
GPS coordinates: 39.67009,-31.11389
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:28
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