Blennerville Windmill

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معلم سياحينقطة اهتماممؤسسة

أفضل وقت للزيارة

Morning visits often provide the best light for photos and usually come with a quieter experience away from the afternoon tourist crowd.

نصائح للميزانية

Entry fees are modest, and local residents can sometimes enter at reduced rates; check for seasonal discounts or combined passes with nearby attractions for added savings.

مناسب لـ

History buffs, Architecture enthusiasts, Families, Photography enthusiasts

خطط زيارتك

1-1.5 hours

حول

حقائق سريعة: The windmill powerfully symbolized Tralee's agricultural past and still spins its sails on windy days, making a striking sight. The original mechanism grinds grain into flour as it did centuries ago, offering a glimpse into pre-industrial life.

النقاط البارزة: The windmill’s 65-foot tall tower boasts handcrafted wooden gears weighing several tons, all visible during guided tours that share behind-the-scenes milling secrets. Visitors can witness the giant sails turning against the sky, an almost hypnotic dance powered purely by the wind.

نصائح من الداخل

Wear comfortable shoes as some uneven ground surrounds the structure.
Photograph the sails against the early morning sky for dramatic effects.
Avoid weekends if you prefer a quieter visit with fewer tour groups.
Don't miss the interpretive center adjacent to the windmill offering extra context.