Mens Castle, Mens, Spain - SpottingHistory

Torres de Mens was built in the 15th century by the Moscoso family. The castle consists of an L-shaped domestic building surrounded by a circular enclosure, and it is protected by 3 square towers.

Entrance to the inner yard is made through a pointed arch gate in one of the towers. Torres de Mens Castle is a private property, and only its exterior can be visited.

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Begoña Duarte (5 years ago)
Lo poco que se puede ver, muy bonito, pero es privado y no dejan ni entrar

Lola F (5 years ago)
Aldea tranquila para vivir, buena gente, en verano dos playas muy cerca.

Essie L (5 years ago)
Es privado. No se puede acceder y a penas se ve desde fuera.

Maria Rocío Blanco (5 years ago)
Closed. Despite having been rehabilitated with public money, it is private and cannot be visited

Jose Manuel Cousillas Varela (6 years ago)
Amazing place

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