Historic Walled Town of Cuenca
A medieval walled town in Castile-La Mancha on a rocky spur between two river gorges. Its Hanging Houses cling to the cliff edge, and a Gothic cathedral stands in the main square.
- Where
- Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 40.0766, -2.1317
Get the Historic Walled Town of Cuenca stamp
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Near Historic Walled Town of Cuenca
Alarcón Castle 59 km
A castle forming part of the fortifications built around the town of Alarcón in Cuenca province. The fortress is composed of a walled enclosure that houses the heart of the town and the castle proper, plus five exterior towers. It now operates as a hotel.
Teruel Cathedral 92 km
A cathedral in Teruel with a Mudéjar tower and a painted wooden ceiling made in the 13th century. The ceiling's beams carry scenes of daily life, and the building belongs to the Mudéjar architecture of Aragon.
Royal Palace of Aranjuez 126 km
A royal palace south of Madrid, used as a spring residence by Spanish kings. Philip II began it in the 16th century, and it sits among gardens and tree lined avenues beside the Tagus.
Monasterio de Piedra 128 km
A monastery, hotel and park complex in the Iberian mountains near Nuévalos in Zaragoza province. Alfonso II of Aragon founded it in 1194 with thirteen Cistercian monks from Poblet. The surrounding park is known for its waterfalls and grottoes.
Las Ventas 136 km
The largest bullring in Spain, built in a neo-Mudéjar style with horseshoe arches and ceramic decoration. It stands in the Guindalera district of Madrid and also hosts concerts. It opened in 1931 and holds around 23,000 spectators.
El Retiro Park 137 km
One of the largest city parks in Madrid, lined with tree-shaded avenues, a boating lake and monuments. It belonged to the Spanish monarchy until 1868, when the Glorious Revolution opened it to the public. Locals come here to row, picnic and stroll on weekends.
Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro 137 km
A landscape of boulevards and gardens in central Madrid, joining the Paseo del Prado with the Buen Retiro park. The Retiro has a lake with rowboats, a crystal palace of glass and rose gardens.
Madrid Atocha Station 137 km
The oldest major railway station in Madrid, with a 19th century iron and glass hall. Its old concourse now holds a tropical garden of palms and ferns, with a turtle pond at its heart.
More UNESCO World Heritage sites in Castile-La Mancha
Questions
Where is Historic Walled Town of Cuenca?
Historic Walled Town of Cuenca is in Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Alarcón Castle (59 km), Teruel Cathedral (92 km), Royal Palace of Aranjuez (126 km).
How do I get the Historic Walled Town of Cuenca stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Castile-La Mancha volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Historic Walled Town of Cuenca before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Castile-La Mancha volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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