The Water Mills in Jajce - Jajce abounds in unique natural beauties, so Mlinčići is one of them. At first glance unreal, but at other sight beautiful and unique Mlinčići represent a complex of 20 small mills built of oak wood, the construction of which reflects the then well-known carpentry skill. No wonder why they attract tourists from all over the world. Their existence is as far back as 400 years, which in no way diminishes their uniqueness and beauty, but on the contrary increases their value.
These mills were built on a travertine barrier between the Great and Small Pliva Lakes. Data from 1562 show that at that time there were 24 mills in the area of the town of Jajce, 6 of which were not in operation, and over time their number increased.
If you look a little deeper you will notice the true beauty of this place which is not only in the visual view of the small wooden objects. Mlinčići preserves the tradition of the state and reflects the way cereals are processed in Bosnia and Herzegovina since ancient times.
Legends from ancient times say that Mlinčići were owned by rich landowners who gave them for use to local residents who paid taxes on their use in flour.
This place preserves the Bosnian-Herzegovinian tradition, and in 2005 it was renovated and 6 mills were returned to use, while the others were restored to their original appearance with minimal renovation in order to preserve their originality. Due to its natural, historical, architectural, geological and scientific value, the Cultural Landscape-Pliva Lakes with a complex of mills on the Pliva River in 2009 was declared a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
If you decide to be a visitor to this wonderful place you can do it every day.
Author of the article
Suada Kaplan - [email protected]
Photo credit: Samed Žužić - facebook page
