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In the region of Castile-La Mancha, between the Júcar and Huécar river canyons, lies the city of Cuenca. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this dramatically placed city boasts a wealth of perfectly preserved monuments and architecture representing a diversity of cultures.

A UNESCO World Heritage site
Cuenca’s old town has been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1996, and for plenty of good reasons. The historic center spreads out from the ruins of its Moorish castle, the ancient Kunka fortress. The Cathedral, casas colgadas (hanging houses) and cobbled streets are in excellent condition and are bound to charm any traveler. The architecture of the city reflects the different cultures that inhabited it throughout history: primarily the Moors, who built the city for its strategic position looking far out over the land from above sheer clifftops; and the Castilians, who conquered it in the 12th century and made it into a royal town filled with grand and important buildings.
The city’s World Heritage designation was also granted because of the way that Cuenca blends into and enhances the unique natural landscape surrounding it. Most notable in this respect are certainly the hanging houses, which are suspended from the cliffs overlooking the Huécar river.