Castillo de los Vélez, Mula

The castle features a prominent tower with three levels, stone walls, and Renaissance architectural elements positioned on a hilltop overlooking Mula.

The Marquis of Vélez constructed this fortress in 1524 following a local uprising, using a false Roman inscription to bypass royal restrictions on castle construction.

The fortress stands as a representation of 16th century Spanish nobility power dynamics, demonstrating the methods aristocrats used to maintain control over local populations.

While the castle remains closed to public access, visitors can observe its exterior structure and photograph the monument from multiple vantage points in Mula.

The castle contains a large water cistern in its lower section, which served as a vital resource for sustaining long-term occupancy of the fortress.

Location: Mula

GPS coordinates: 38.04417,-1.49167

Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:36