World Heritage Cities in Spain

CITIES

CUENCA This fortified city is noted for its steep hills, so the best place to start your tour is the area around the castle . Your first stop could be the ruins of this old, Moorish fortress at the highest point in the city's historical old town. From high up there are beautiful views of the Hoz del Río Huécar , the bend in the river that almost encircles the city.

On the way down you come to a look- out point with wonderful views over the other river which encircles Cuenca, the Hoz del Júcar . Then you come down a stone stairway to an esplanade with lush trees and the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias , a delightful 17th century chapel built over the ruins of a previous one.

The city is a maze of medieval alleyways, hills and squares and is surrounded by a spectacular natural environment dominated by pine forests and water.

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