Ta’ Kola Windmill in ix-Xagħra, Gozo, is a fascinating piece of Maltese heritage, dating back to the Knights’ Period. Originally constructed in 1725, it was rebuilt in the 1780s due to the poor quality of the initial materials. The windmill gets its name from its last miller, Żeppu ta’ Kola (Joseph, son of Nikola).

The windmill functioned by the miller blowing through a triton shell, known as a Maltese bronja, to signal to villagers that the wind conditions were right for milling grain into flour. Visitors can still see the heavy millstones at the top of the mill, connected to the central milling mechanism, with surrounding rooms showcasing the living and working spaces of the miller.

The ground floor features a workshop filled with historic tools, many crafted by the windmill's owners. The first floor has been recreated to display the traditional living quarters of the miller’s family, complete with period furniture and Gozitan crafts. This includes a dining room, bedrooms, and a kitchen with traditional utensils and cookware that are rarely seen today.