Mulino
delle Pile was built in the early 1200's by the
Monks of the neighbouring Serene Abbey, ensuring th people
of Chiusdino, in addition to a place in which to mill
their grain, somewhere to "stiffen" linen for
sale on distant markets.
This activity was performed until well into 15th century.
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The
Mill takes its name from the
stone containers named "Pile" in which the mechanism
of the "gualchiere" (fulling mills) activated
by a hydraulic wheel, beat on the fabric immersed in a
special solution to shrink it.
The mil
has recently become even more famous thanks to a short
but intense period during which it featured in adverts
for "Mulino Bianco" products. |
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