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Cuenca Hotels
CUENCA LOCAL HISTORY
The town of Cuenca is set amidst a beautiful rugged
landscape consisting of limestone outcroppings inbetween
the gorges of two large rivers. The old town is world
famous for its medieval landscape and especially well
known for its 15th century hanging houses which is known
as Casas Colgadas. What makes these houses so extraordinary
is that they seem to be suspended over the edge of the
cliff.
The architecture of the town is believed to have inspired
some of the earliest versions of cubism. This is commemorated
in the Museum of Abstract Art.
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CUENCA ATTRACTIONS
Catedral de Cuenca - Situated on Plaza Mayor.
The cathedral was built during the 12th century
and consists of a fascinating Gothic-style architecture,
which is influenced by England's Norman style.
It is therefor the only Anglo-Norman cathedral
in Spain. The cathedral has become a national
monument and is home to a large selection of religious
art treasures.
Ciudad Encantada - The enchanted city was created
from large rocks and boulders, by means of great
storms and underground waters. The rocks have
been shaped into interesting designs such as a
seal, an elephant and a traditional Roman bridge.
Museo de Arte Abstracto Espanol - Situated on
Calle los Canonigos. The museum of abstract art
is one of the finest and best museum of its kind
throughout the whole of Spain. The museum houses
a range of extraordinary abstract art, which was
created by the most outstanding Spanish painters,
such as Rafael Canogar, Luis Feito, Tapies, Eduardo
Chillida, Gustavo Torner, Gerardo Rueda, Millares,
Sempere, Cuixart, and Antonio Saura.
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