Historic site · Spain · Castilla-La Mancha
Hanging Houses of Cuenca
Medieval houses that hang over a gorge, in a walled town in the hills east of Madrid.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Hanging Houses of Cuenca matters
In Cuenca, old houses with wooden balconies seem to hang over the edge of a cliff above the Huecar river. The medieval town sits on a rocky spur between two gorges, and a footbridge lets you look back at the houses. It is a quiet and photogenic place.
Talking points
- The houses cling to the edge of the gorge.
- A footbridge offers a view of the cliff.
- The walled town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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