Historic Walled Town of Cuenca World Heritage Site

Official name

Historic Walled Town of Cuenca | UNESCO

Country

Spain | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

Province of Cuenca, Autonomous Community of Castile-La Mancha
40.7660° Lat, -2.1317° Lon | Map

Code

781

Time Zone

Europe/Madrid (CET, +0100)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1996. Built by the Moors in a defensive position at the heart of the Caliphate of Cordoba, Cuenca is an unusually well-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. Taking full advantage of its location, the city towers above the magnificent countryside.