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In the village of Minčia, on the banks of the Minčia River, an historic water mill was built over 200 years ago, beginning to grind grain as early as 1792. The mill was constructed from wooden logs and featured four millstones and a waterwheel. In addition to grinding grain, the Minčia estate also operated a sawmill and a copper forge, where the power of the Minčia River was utilized to produce thin sheets of copper.

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In the village of Minčia, on the banks of the Minčia River, an historic water mill was built over 200 years ago, beginning to grind grain as early as 1792. The mill was constructed from wooden logs and featured four millstones and a waterwheel. In addition to grinding grain, the Minčia estate also operated a sawmill and a copper forge, where the power of the Minčia River was utilized to produce thin sheets of copper. Local legend tells that the mill had "traps" to catch mythical creatures—demons and spirits—who, according to the tales, carried a local maiden named Minčia into the
waters of the Minčia River. It is also said that a rebel fortress was established in the Minčia area, where valuable vessels and a silver bowl were kept, but they were hidden when enemies attacked. The hill between Minčia and Lake Žiežulys is even referred to as "Money Hill," as it is said to conceal hidden treasures. A monument has been erected near the Minčia mill to commemorate the Uprising of 1863, and the mill itself was included in the list of architectural monuments in 1971. Today, the Minčia mill is one of the recommended cultural heritage sites to visit in Lithuania.
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