Museum
Mitħna tax-Xarolla
2 locals recommend,
Location
Triq Sant'Andrija
Iż-Żurrieq
Tips from locals
Alexia
August 1, 2014
One of the oldest working windmills in Europe. Also beneath it are the remains of another neolithic temple
Claire
August 3, 2022
Windmill known as tax-Xarolla, was built by Grandmaster Manoel de Vilhena, in 1724. In 1992, this was restored to its original working order is now the only functioning windmill in the islands of Malta and Gozo. This is a valuable witness of local culture and heritage still has parts of the original mechanisms and can still grain the wheat. In the year 2000, this building was passed over to be administered by the Zurrieq Local Council and is intended to serve also as a cultural centre.
Windmill known as tax-Xarolla, was built by Grandmaster Manoel de Vilhena, in 1724. In 1992, this was restored to its original working order is now the only functioning windmill in the islands of Malta and Gozo. This is a valuable witness of local culture and heritage still has parts of the original…
