DeGooyer+Windmill

=DeGooyer Windmill=

The De Gooyer Windmill is currently towering over the Nieuwevaart Canal in Amsterdam. The windmill was built in 1725 and moved to it’s current location in 1814. It’s original purpose was grinding corn or wheat, but today it is used for a brewery. This windmill is one of the few ancient windmills left in Amsterdam, and that is partly while it is so famous.Today the windmill is owned by the city, and over the years it has gone through many restorations. The most recent was in 1972 when a storm damaged some of it’s blades.

The De Gooyer windmill is famous for various reason. One main reason is that it has a very good location. It is within walking distance of the the Maritime Museum and it is on the Nieuwevaart Canal. Being in the eastern part of downtown Amsterdam has drawn many tourists to the windmill and brewery. The windmill is also the tallest wooden windmill and some Saturdays you can still see it spinning.

Today the windmill is a brewery and restaurant. The brewery and restaurant are pretty small and fill quickly but the location is very cool. You can enjoy the interesting architecture and the history behind the structure.