Casas Colgadas (hanging houses) quarter
Cuenca, Spain
Home to Cuenca's iconic 15th-century hanging houses over the gorge.
Places in Casas Colgadas (hanging houses) quarter
- Casas Colgadas restaurant Chef Jesús Segura runs this restaurant within the hanging houses, earning a Michelin Guide recommendation and a sol in the Guía Repsol.
- Hanging houses quarter bars Bars near the iconic hanging houses, popular for evening drinks with gorge views.
Practical notes for Cuenca
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather for exploring the hanging houses and gorge views.
- Getting around
- Cuenca's UNESCO-listed old town, including the hanging houses and San Pablo bridge, is compact and walkable, though hilly.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish. English is common in tourism.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Cuenca's status as Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2023 continues to elevate its dining reputation, with restaurants like Figón del Huécar offering breathtaking views of the hanging houses from medieval stone buildings with wine cellars carved directly into rock.
Other neighborhoods in Cuenca
- UNESCO old town — The historic centre retaining its medieval Moorish character.
- San Pablo bridge area — Home to the iron bridge offering the most beautiful views of the hanging houses.
Read the full Cuenca guide