Větrný mlýn v Třebíči Windmill

Welcome to Třebíči. You are standing in front of one of the most significant buildings in this part of the city, which stands above the surrounding area and immediately attracts the view of everyone who stops by. Before your eyes, there is a windmill that people in the neighborhood call the Windowsill. Look at his unique silhouette, which is drawn against the sky. Its Dutch type is visible at first sight and gives the whole place a unique atmosphere. Feel the stability and strength this building emits. It's an object that's lived through centuries, and it's still here to tell us its story.

Let us now return together to a deep past, namely the year of the thousand hundred and thirty-six. At that time Třebíč went through a period of great industrial development and the need for new machinery and production space was very high. It was then that two brothers, Karel and František Budishowski, decided to build this mill. It was an ambitious work to serve a specific purpose. You might be surprised that this mill was not intended for grinding grain as usual for windmills. His job was grinding groin. This activity was absolutely necessary for tanneries, i.e. artisans, who were processing skins at the time. Imagine the activity at the time, the constant movement and the sound of machines carried by the air through the power of the wind. This mill was therefore an important link to the industrial chain at the time in Třebíči.

Now pay attention to the architecture itself and what you see right in front of you. Notice the shape of this tower. It has the shape of a chamber cone and its diameter is eight meters. It's fascinating to think about how the original plans differed from what we see today. Originally, the Budishowski brothers planned to build a wood mill, which would have been quite common and easy to implement at the time. In the end, however, they decided for much more durable material and the mill was built from stone. This change gave him weight and resistance, which made him resist the trials of time for almost two centuries. If you look up, you can see his blades. You and the wooden shaft that drives them were made by hand of oak wood. The oak is known for its incredible strength and resistance to weather influences, which was absolutely crucial for working with the wind. The handmade work that the craftsmen had to spend on these parts is felt in every piece of wood.

The history of this place is rich and full of transformations that reflect changes throughout the city's life. For decades, the mill was part of industrial life, but over time its role changed. The town hall bought it in the year one thousand and twenty-nine and since then it has been managed by the city of Třebíč. Over the centuries, the mill went through various stages of its life. In the year one thousand and seventy-seven, the construction of the reconstruction was completed, after which the building was built. The mill has thus become a home for people, which is a very interesting contrast to its original, rugged industrial nature. From a place where wood used to grind for tanneries, it became a cosy place for everyday life.

Poslední roky jsou pro Větrník velmi významné a plné nového života. V roce tisícináct set šestnáct začala rozsáhlá rekonstrukce, která měla za cíl zachovat tuto vzácnou památku pro budoucí generace a připravit ji na novou éru. Během tohoto procesu byly instalovány nové lopatky, které opět oživily jeho vzhled a připomínají nám jeho původní funkci. Celý tento proces byl úspěšně dokončen v roce tisícináct set dvacet a mlýn byl následně otevřen jako výstavní objekt. Tato snaha o záchranu a oživení památky byla velmi uznána. V roce tisícináct set dvacet jedna získal mlýn cenu Zlatá jeřabina za svou vynikající kulturní aktivitu. Je to jasný důkaz toho, jak moc si lidé v Třebíči váží tohoto místa a jak důležité je jej uchovávat.

You may be wondering what the real lives of those two brothers, Karl and Francis were like. They were people with great vision who understood the needs of their city and invested in something that was meant to serve not only them, but also the entire local craft. Their decision to build a stone tower instead of wood was bold, but it is precisely because of this decision that we can stand here today and admire this building. There is a mystery - how did they manage to plan such a precise construction that lasted so long without today's modern technology and calculations? Perhaps their secret weapon was the combination of experience, the emphasis on quality material such as oak and stone and their deep connection to this place.

But I will no longer hold you. The windbreaker is just one of many beautiful and interesting things you can find in Třebíči. I suggest you continue your walk and discover the next corner of this city. Every street, every corner, and every building here has its own story waiting to be revealed. Feel the atmosphere of this place and enjoy every moment spent in Třebíči. I wish you a pleasant further discovery and enjoy the rest of your day. Goodbye.