Amazing Windmills
November 19th, 2007
Windmills are one of the most important symbols of Saaremaa. The post windmill built of stones and standing on a high post. The oldest type of windmills of Europe is characteristic of the West-Estonian islands. In the 19 century nearly each bigger farm in Saaremaa and Muhumaa had its own windmill. Now the way a windmill works can be seen on the island of Muhu at Eemu farm near the dam of Vaike vain (the Small strait).
Angla WindmillsThere are also renovated windmills on the island of Abruka, at Mihkli Farm Museum at Viki, and in the villages of Metsküla and Kuusnõmme.
Five windmills stand on the Angla windmil hill near Leisi. Although there are only ruins left of most of the Saaremaa’s windmills, people have started to rebuild the windmills because they are an important part of the local culture. Related Links: About Saaremaa About Kuressaare Angla Windmills in Wikipedia, Ferryplans to Saaremaa |