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Cuenca by Els Slots
Cuenca by Els Slots 6

The Historic Walled Town of Cuenca is a medieval fortified city built on a limestone ridge.

Cuenca has Moorish origins and was conquered by the Christians in the 12th century. It was subsequently transformed into an Episcopal See and Royal Town, with associated religious and public buildings. Its natural setting has led to unusual vernacular architecture such as houses on cliffs overlooking the river.

Community Perspective: Its OUV actually translates to ‘location, location, location!’ – you’ll have to take a look at those “hanging houses”. In town, the Cathedral and the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art are recommended.

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Official Information
Full Name
Historic Walled Town of Cuenca (ID: 781)
Country
Spain
Status
Inscribed 1996 Site history
History of Cuenca
1996: Inscribed
Inscribed
Type
Cultural
Criteria
  • ii
  • v
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  • Community Category
  • Urban landscape: Medieval European
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168km from Madrid, about 3h by infrequent trains
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  • The Inquisition
    El Castillo served as the seat of the Holy Inquisition until 1583
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  • Built in the 12th century
    "Alfonso VIII of castille captured the town in 1177 and Cuenca entered a new phase of its history as a "Royal town" and an episcopal see. The Christian town was built over the Moorish one" (AB ev)
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