Větrný mlýn Ruprechtov

Location: Ruprechtov 213, 683 04 Ruprechtov · South Moravia

Category: windmill with Halladay turbine

A windmill from 1873 in the Drahany Highlands, powered by a Halladay turbine. According to a 2009 statement by the international milling organisation TIMS, it is the only windmill in the world powered this way. The turbine is 10 m in diameter, weighs about 2 tonnes and rotates 16 m above the ground. The mill has been nominated for listing among national cultural monuments and on the UNESCO list, and it also serves as weekly accommodation; tours take place in October and for groups by arrangement.

Why visit this place?

• In 2009 a representative of the international millers' organisation TIMS confirmed that the Ruprechtov mill's Halladay turbine drive is the only one of its kind in the world.
• The Czech National Bank issued a gold coin with the mill's motif with a face value of 2500 CZK, and since 2011 a 1:25 model of the mill has stood in Boheminium Park.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 322 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly 45 minutes; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 80 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Verified against: mlynruprechtov.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: October: Sat–Sun 14–17; groups (min. 10 persons) October–April by appointment
• Typical visit: 45 min
• Admission: adults 30 CZK, children 15 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 322 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tour of the windmill with commentary on the Halladay turbine and the history of milling.

Official website: https://mlynruprechtov.cz

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