Mazuelo de Muñó Castle, Mazuelo de Muñó, Spain

Mazuelo de Muñó Castle was built in the mid-14th century. The tower was inhabited until 1923 when a fire destroyed its interior.

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victor martin rodero (12 months ago)
I don't know if you can visit inside but it's nice.

JorgePeGe (16 months ago)
El castillo de Mazuelo es una de las fortalezas mejor conservadas de toda la provincia. Presenta una torre del homenaje de planta cuadrada que aparece rodeada por una cerca en la que destaca una barbacana con dos cubos. De finales del siglo XIV o comienzos del XV. Perteneció, entre otras familias, a los Carrillo, Rojas y Cerezo.

NATALIA RODRIGUEZ CANTERO (2 years ago)
Very pretty

victor mora (2 years ago)
Ruined

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