Cuenca

Cuenca sits at 946 meters elevation between the deep gorges of Júcar and Huécar rivers, with medieval buildings perched along the cliffs.

The fortress of Kunka, established by Muslims in 714, developed into a textile production center until Alfonso VIII of Castile conquered it in 1177.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace, constructed from 1182 to 1270, displays Anglo-Norman architecture through its pointed arches and ribbed vaults.

The high-speed train connects Cuenca to Madrid in under one hour, departing from Fernando Zobel station located 6 kilometers from the center.

The Hanging Houses, constructed in the 15th century, extend over the gorge's edge, with wooden balconies suspended above the steep rocky walls.

Location: Cuenca Province

Capital city: Cuenca city

Elevation above the sea: 946 m

Part of: Mancomunitat de Serveis Municipals Río Júcar espanyol

Shares border with: Abia de la Obispalía, Palomera, Buenache de la Sierra, Tragacete, Vega del Codorno, Poyatos, Fuentenava de Jábaga, Chillarón de Cuenca, Villar de Domingo García, Bascuñana de San Pedro, Sotorribas, Mariana, Villalba de la Sierra, Las Majadas, Uña, Arcos de la Sierra, Castillejo-Sierra, Fresneda de la Sierra, Fuertescusa, Cañizares, Beteta, Santa María del Val, Lagunaseca, Masegosa, Checa, Albarracín, Zafrilla, Valdemeca, Huélamo, Valdemoro-Sierra, Beamud, La Cierva, Cañada del Hoyo, Fuentes, Arcas del Villar, Villar de Olalla, Monteagudo de las Salinas, Olmeda del Rey, Las Valeras

Website: https://cuenca.es

GPS coordinates: 40.07167,-2.13500

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:09