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Ta’ Kola Windmill: A Glimpse into Gozitan Rural Life

Explore Ta’ Kola Windmill in Gozo: Step back in time and discover the traditional crafts and rural life of 18th-century Maltese millers.

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Ta’ Kola Windmill in Xagħra, Gozo, is a remarkably preserved 18th-century windmill offering a fascinating insight into Gozitan rural life. Functioning as a museum, it showcases the traditional crafts, tools, and living conditions of a miller and his family.

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Local tips

  • Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Ġgantija Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a comprehensive exploration of Xagħra's historical treasures.
  • Photography is allowed inside the windmill, but flash photography is prohibited.
  • Note that while the ground floor is wheelchair accessible, the upper floors are not.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From the Xagħra main square, Ta’ Kola Windmill is approximately a 5-minute walk. The closest bus stop is also a short walk away. Local buses connect Xagħra with other towns and villages on Gozo. From Malta, take a bus to Ċirkewwa, then the Gozo Channel Ferry to Gozo. From the Gozo ferry terminal, take a bus to Xagħra. A single bus ticket in Malta/Gozo costs €2.50 during the day and €3.00 at night.

  • Walking

    From the Xagħra Parish Church, walk northwest. The windmill is located on Bambina Street, a few minutes away from the Ġgantija Temples.

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Ta’ Kola Windmill, located in the village of Xagħra on the island of Gozo, is one of the few remaining windmills on the Maltese Islands with its sails and internal mechanisms intact. Originally built in 1725 during the rule of the Knights of St. John under Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena, it was rebuilt in the 1780s and served as a vital part of the local community by grinding wheat and other grains into flour. Named after Nikola (Kola) Grech, the last miller who operated it, Ta’ Kola Windmill provides a glimpse into the life and work of a traditional miller. The ground floor houses a workshop filled with tools used for carpentry, smithing, and stone dressing, reflecting the skills needed to maintain the windmill. The first floor has been restored to represent the miller's family living quarters, complete with period furniture, a kitchen, and bedrooms. Visitors can explore the inner workings of the windmill, including the milling mechanism in the central tower. The museum also displays a collection of traditional Gozitan crafts and tools, offering a tangible connection to the island's rural past. Ta' Kola Windmill stands as a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of Gozitan villagers in the pre-industrial age.

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