Originally created to harness the power of the wind for processes like milling or pumping water, windmills have also remained one of the prettiest landscape fixtures one can come across on their travels. From the famous four-pronged Dutch windmills to the wheels you’ll find in the U.S., windmills have taken on all sorts of forms around the world. Take a look at these mesmerizing mills with this photo tour of windmills from around the world.
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