Aceñas de Olivares
About This Museum
Would you believe this was a working flour mill until the 1960s? Tucked away near the Duero River in Zamora, the Aceñas de Olivares isn't your typical stuffy museum. It's a living relic where you can almost hear the creak of waterwheels and feel the grind of stone on grain. Stepping inside feels like walking into the engine room of the city's past.
Collection Highlights
You'll find the massive original milling machinery, complete with its intricate system of gears and shafts driven by river power. The exhibits tell the story not just of the mill, but of the millers and bakers who were essential to daily life here for centuries.
Visitor Information
It's right on Plaza San Claudio, easy to spot by its robust stone structure. Pop in to get a real sense of how this city worked; it’s a wonderfully authentic slice of Zamora that many tourists sadly walk right past.
Architecture & Building
A sturdy, no-nonsense medieval industrial building made from rough-hewn stone, built right into the riverbank. Its simple, functional design is all about harnessing the power of water, with a character that's more workshop than palace.
Contact & Location
Address: Plaza de San Claudio, Olivares, Zamora, Castilla y León, 49026, España
Phone: +34 980 53 49 08
