Fortification in Cuenca

Torre de Mangana

Clock tower in the Plaza de Mangana, built on the site of the old Moorish alcazar. Free to view. The tower marks the former heart of the Islamic city and offers orientation across the old town.

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Calle de Santa María, 16001 Cuenca
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More in Cuenca

Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.

Casas Colgadas

Cuenca's iconic Hanging Houses perched over the Huecar gorge, dating to the 15th century. Free to view from the outside and from the San Pablo Bridge.

Historic house · Cuenca

Court of the Inquisition

The historic tribunal building where the Spanish Inquisition operated in Cuenca, now housing archives. A sobering piece of history tucked into the medieval quarter.

Museum · Cuenca

Cuenca Cathedral

12th-century Gothic cathedral on the Plaza Mayor, one of the earliest examples of French-influenced Gothic in Spain. Paid entry but affordable.

Church · Cuenca

Huecar Gorge

Deep river gorge carved by the Huecar River on the eastern side of Cuenca's old town. The cliffs support the Hanging Houses and the San Pablo Bridge.

Gorge · Cuenca

Iglesia de San Pedro

Baroque church perched dramatically near the edge of the Huecar gorge. Free or low-cost entry.

Church · Cuenca

Jucar Gorge

The gorge of the Jucar River flanking the western side of Cuenca's old town. Together with the Huecar gorge, it defines the dramatic promontory on which the medieval city sits.

Gorge · Cuenca

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