Ali Bel Bicaj Tower House and Mill

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The Ali Bel Bicaj Tower House and Mill is a cultural heritage monument in Vrelo, Istok, Kosovo. [1]

Ali Bel Bicaj Tower House and Mill
Native name
Kulla dhe Mulliri i Ali Bel Bicaj
Kulla dhe Mulliri i Ali Bel Bicaj.jpg
Coordinates 42°46′22″N20°24′02″E / 42.7729°N 20.4005°E / 42.7729; 20.4005
Built19th century

History

The square watermill has long ground wheat and maize, and the roof is four stories. The floor was renovated in the 20th century. While the mill itself was used for grinding, the rest of the house served as both the owners’ quarters and as lodging for travelers. Out of use in recent times, the mill burned down during the Kosovo War in 1999, leaving only the outer walls. What remains was therefore listed under preservation as plot 70806008 – 251. [2]

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References

  1. Krasniqi, Memli (1 October 2014). "Lista e trashëgimisë kulturore nën mbrojtje të përkohshme 2014" (PDF). Cultural Heritage Without Borders Kosovo. Government of Kosovo. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 January 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  2. "Ali Bel Bicaj Mill with a Tower (Istog)". Kosovo Cultural Heritage Database. Republic of Kosovo Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport. Retrieved 24 August 2020.