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.