UNESCO old town

Cuenca, Spain

The historic centre retaining its medieval Moorish character.

Places in UNESCO old town

Restaurante Figón del Huécar A charming family-run restaurant offering breathtaking views of the hanging houses, housed in a medieval stone building with a wine cellar carved into rock.
UNESCO old town traditional restaurants Traditional restaurants throughout the medieval Moorish-character old town.
UNESCO old town wine bars Wine bars throughout the medieval Moorish-character old town.

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.

Casas Colgadas (hanging houses) quarter — Home to Cuenca's iconic 15th-century hanging houses over the gorge.
San Pablo bridge area — Home to the iron bridge offering the most beautiful views of the hanging houses.