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Did you know why they have these millstones some houses Sevilla?

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By on 18/05/2018

It is very curious that in some of the facades of houses known Barrio Santa Cruz Seville we can find some species of circular shapes, and I'm sure you've wondered what are these figures and what they mean? As well, these figures are wheels of mills. But, What do wheels of mills there?

The wheels of mills were not used to the role of decorating the facades of houses and a touch that will draw attention (The flame), but as reinforcement and protection for the facades of houses and buildings.

In the sixteenth century was something very usual to prevent the facades of the houses will be ruined by the continuous passage of carriages whose guardaejes wore facades and walls by continuous rubbing. It was a real problem, especially in the narrower streets of Seville.

You can find these curious and impressive millstones in the streets and houses Ximénez Enciso, Aires and Fabiola Sevilla Center.

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Source: Sevilla City

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