Cuenca
- States
- Spain
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1996
- Location
- Province of Cuenca, Autonomous Community of Castile-La Mancha
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 40.07662, -2.13174
- Last Visited
- 2018
- UNESCO ID
- 781
- WH Site
- 781
The Historic Walled Town of Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Spain, is a remarkably well-preserved medieval fortified city perched atop a steep promontory. Its cobblestone streets, Gothic cathedral, and iconic "hanging houses" clinging to cliff edges exemplify a harmonious blend of architecture and natural landscape, showcasing centuries of history from its Moorish origins to Christian reconquest. The town's defensive walls, once protecting it from invaders, now enclose a cultural treasure recognized for its universal value and historical significance.
