The Molinetto della Croda isn’t officially part of the Prosecco Road but one can’t go wrong when stopping by this charming little water mill. The mill was built in the 1600s and it was recently restored to its current condition. It serves as a museum as well as an exhibition center. Unfortunately, it was can be susceptible to floods and it was damaged by floods some months after my visit. At the time of my visit, it was as charming and as rustic it can be. It isn’t overrun by tourists even though I think it is really very picturesque.

Looking at the water mill, it doesn’t appear to be actually powered by water, the stream of water falling on the water didn’t seem powerful enough to push the wheel. I am probably wrong but I still suspect that the wheel is turned by something else such as electricity. I know it is silly but water mills no matter how old are expected to turn and yes, this one turns. I was trying to see if can get a closer look or even get inside the water mill but it seems it is closed for the winter. This means that I won’t be able to get in. There actually was someone inside the mill but he didn’t speak English but I think I understand that it isn’t open for visits.

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