The Mill

A real gem of peasant art, the Cavallo d’Ispica Water Mill rises up on the northern side of the archeological valley of Cava d’Ispica, just a few kilometers away from the Hyblean baroque town of Modica, famous for being Italian poet Quasimodo’s birthplace and the place where the popular local chocolate is made.

Without a shadow of doubt, thanks to the relentless dedication shown by four generations in the Cerruto family and the perfectly-preserved environments, the ancient mill testifies to a now-extinct peasant civilization, which is yet still alive within the walls of the site, and admired by tourists from all over the world, and touring students alike.