Old Dutch Windmill
The classic Old Dutch Windmill is a historic reminder of Aruba's Dutch heritage and one of the most authentic sights. Since 1962, when it initially opened, this beautiful point of interest in Aruba has housed various restaurants, taverns, and bars.
The Old Dutch Windmill, also known as "De Oude Molen" in Dutch, was built in 1804 in the Dutch province of Friesland, in the north of the country. The windmill was originally built to drain water from Holland's lowlands, but it eventually became a wind-powered grain mill. Several storms in the early 1900s, however, severely damaged the windmill, causing it to stop working. The windmill was decommissioned. The Old Dutch Windmill was purchased privately in 1960, disassembled, and moved to Aruba. It was carefully reconstructed after an international voyage of approximately 5000 miles to serve as one of Aruba's first important tourist attractions.
The Old Dutch Windmill sits near the Butterfly Farm and the Bubali Bird Sanctuary, near Palm Beach's high-rise hotels. It is a subject of attraction because of its distinctive appearance, and it serves as a signpost that you cannot miss when you are in the area. It is definitely worth a visit!
Location: J.E. Irausquin Blvd 370, Noord, Aruba
