Historic Walled Town of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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Visiting Cuenca.

This historic town is being built by the Moors and this in a defensive position at the heart of the Caliphate of Cordoba. We can say that “Cuenca” is an unusually and very welll-preserved medieval fortified city. Conquered by the Castilians in the 12th century, it became a royal town and bishopric endowed with important buildings, such as Spain's first Gothic cathedral, and the famous casas colgadas (hanging houses), suspended from sheer cliffs overlooking the Huécar river. An not only those, you will find on your walk throughout the historic center allot more old buildings, there is indeed allot to see and to take pictures of it.
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, Cuenca, Spain.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 14:00

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5Terry M 5:00 PM Nov 7, 2021
EXERCISE AND PHOTO OPS GALORE
This is a great place to meander. You will get your exercise with the many uphill slopes throughout the old town. Its cathedral is worth a visit. You should find photographic opportunities around most corners. Its walls are best appreciated from outside the area, the hanging houses on dazzling display too. You could readily spend two nights in this World Heritage Site city to immerse yourself in its glory.
5permia 5:00 PM Apr 28, 2022
A delight to wander around
Looked forward very much to visiting the famous fabulous town within stone walls. And we were delighted with our day trip from Valencia. Hanging houses were great to see, suspended almost over the valley and gorge. Continuing northwards is the evocative Castle ruins and the great arch in stone. Reminded us of the grand entrance archways incorporating the Town Hall that we arrived through by bus. Near the ruins is the best art gallery in Cuenca, Fundación Antonio Pérez, with its superb modern art collections. For pastoral relaxation Iglesia San Pedro is a lovely stone church with superb interior. A highlight was Plaza Mayor with a tremendous Cathedral, aforementioned entrance gate and other impressive historic architecture. Museo de Cuenca is very good and close by the Plaza. Pleasant cafes and restaurants abound and we had fine fare in some.