During the middle ages Birkirkara area had 3 windmills. One vanished survived only by a model, which serves as a remembrance of the location. The two which survived are Ta Ganu and Ghar il-Gobon windmills. Ta Ganu windmill was built in 1724 by Manoel de Vilhena and was in use till 1929. After the World War II it was still serving as a blacksmith’s workshop.
In 1989 the building was restored with the stairs rebuilt, however none of it's machinery remains. Currently Maltese artist Gabriel Caruana, keeps the mill alive turning out his own work and exhibiting those of other artists who express themselves in the modern art.
The cache is located close to the windmill. Parking is easy, but be careful about mugglers, it's quite a busy area. Children should be kept under constant supervision, cache is located near a busy road.
Please bring your pen/pencil with you.