Neue Muhle - Water Mill

Erfurt was a city of water mills. In fact, my guide book reports that at one time there were more than 50 mils driven by the Gera river.  As one might expect, one of the last remaining mills is of course named, the "new mill" and it houses a museum inside for visitors to come and learn about their importance in the country's history. On this sight, a mill has been standing since 1225, and while this building looks in great shape and pretty "new" it was first built in 1826.  Thanks to a glass panel one can see the huge water wheel move endlessly and because it's illuminated at dark the show is really special at night.