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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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