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Villa Excelsior

An abandoned Indian-inspired mansion.

Asturias, Spain

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This now abandoned mansion was built in 1912, designed by Cuban-born architect Manuel de Busto in an elaborate, Indian-inspired style.  The home was built by tobacco merchant Manuel Mendez de Andes for his family. 

Update February 2018: The property is now being modernized and refurbished. The main external and upper structures have been cleaned and renewed. Crane, building equipment and workers there regularly.

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Villa Excelsior
Asturias, 33700
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