Castillo y restos Murallas
Castillo y restos Murallas is a fortress and city walls set on elevated ground that once defended Cuenca. The site displays visible gates with arches, wall fragments, and tower remains that hint at the original structure of this fortification.
The fortification likely began in the 11th century and was expanded under various rulers, notably the Almoravids in the 12th century and later King Alfonso VIII. In the 16th century it was rebuilt under King Philip II, and during the Napoleonic Wars in the 19th century it suffered major destruction.
The gates like Puerta de Bezudo and Puerta de San Juan show how the city was organized and accessed throughout history. These entrances reveal how people moved through the city and how its layout connected different parts of the settlement.
The site sits high in the city and offers good views of Cuenca and the surrounding river gorges. Paths are uneven and cross old stones, so wear sturdy shoes and take care crossing fragile sections.
The Puerta de Bezudo takes its name from two brothers called Rodriguez Bezudo, one of whom died during the city's conquest. This small personal story connects the place to the people who defended and shaped it.
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