Magical city | Cuenca.

Cuenca Serrania de Cuenca is located in the city of Cuenca, which flourished due to the wool trade in the late Middle Ages and is famous for its silver manufacturing. In the 19th century it developed towards the nearby lowlands. The Upper Town (Old Town) has narrow streets and many houses built of white rocks. There is a Gothic church built in 1197. The lower city (new city) was built on the plain on the west bank of the Ukar River. Industries include leather, flour, paper, furniture, fertilizers and woolen textiles. There are many ancient buildings in the city. The ancient city of Cuenca was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. The spectacular scenery of the steep cliffs formed by river erosion has also made it known as the "enchanted city". Casas Colgadas, the hanging houses in the air, is its famous landmark. Although it was built in the 14th century and was the royal villa at that time, it is now an art gallery and restaurant. The cathedral on the main square was also built in the 13th century and is a Gothic building. ⛺【City Features】: Cuenca’s iron-walled fortress surrounds strategic territory and showcases its unique urban structure, making it an impressive combination of geography and elegance. The Museum of Spanish Abstract Art houses many important works of the Spanish school of abstract art: Saura, Millares, Tápies, Torner and Zóbel. The Antonio Pérez Foundation features works by prestigious Spanish and foreign artists and an important collection of contemporary art. The collection of the Cuenca Provincial Museum includes archaeological remains from prehistory and the history of Cuenca that have been rediscovered in the province. The Castilla Science Museum is dedicated to explaining the formation of the Earth, the emergence of life and the evolution of mankind. Cuenca's pottery making is highly regarded and appreciated in Spain. Another important local craft is wool craft, first of all those knotty wool blankets and tapestries are a thing of the past, but those traditional crafts have been saved and improved thanks to the memory and records of local artisans. Paper has been available in Cuenca since the 16th century. Today, Cuenca's papermaking technology has been improved into several types of Cuenca handicraft paper. Cuenca handicraft paper has an excellent reputation and is used to make a variety of beautiful items. The iconic building in Cuenca is the hanging house Casas Colgadas, which is also a must-visit place when visiting Cuenca. It is called the hanging house because the house is built on the edge of a cliff, and most of its area extends outside the cliff. The entire building is of special historical age. The Hanging House was probably built in the 14th century. It is a Gothic building. It was once used as a royal villa, city government, etc., but now it has been converted into an abstract art gallery. 🛬【Travel Tips】: Cuenca Ancient City is not very big, and the farthest attraction is only 1.5 kilometers away. Basically, the tour is mainly on foot. Among them, the Monument to Saint Jesus and other attractions are not on the way and are independent attractions. Because this attraction is located on a high ground, you can overlook the entire ancient city of Cuenca.