Ciudad Encantada, Natural rock formations in Cuenca, Spain
The limestone and dolomite structures span across 250 acres at an elevation where wind and water created formations resembling animals and objects.
The Spanish government declared Ciudad Encantada a Natural Site of National Interest in 1929, recognizing its geological and environmental value.
The rock formations serve as natural backdrops in multiple films, including Conan the Barbarian and The World is Not Enough.
Visitors access the site through marked paths covering 3 kilometers, with guided tours explaining the geological processes behind each formation.
The Tormo Alto formation rises over 20 meters high, demonstrating the exceptional erosion patterns that shaped this natural monument.
Location: Cuenca
GPS coordinates: 40.20639,-2.00667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
The selection presents geological formations from basalt columns in Northern Ireland to salt flats in Bolivia. It includes glaciers, volcanoes, canyons, waterfalls, and coral reefs. These geological structures were shaped by natural forces such as erosion, tectonic movements, and volcanic activities over millions of years.
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