The wind Mill, Rechavia

The Rehavia windmill that was built by the Greek Orthodox Church in the middle of the 19th century.  The windmill was constructed in the heart of farmland and was used for the production of flour mill that was used to support Christians pilgrims that flocked to Jerusalem each year for the Easter holiday.

In the mid 70’s the Israeli government approved plans for the demolition of the mill, but due to protests from local residents, the proposal was upheld.   Later in 1987, the windmill was dismantled and rebuilt in Rehavia and the adjacent building to the mill became a shopping center.  This was the first project of its type that restored a structure for commercial use while ensuring its preservation.