Cuenca
About the place
Cuenca is a city that impresses with its architecture, which seems to grow directly out of the towering vertical cliffs. The city's most famous landmark is the old houses with wooden balconies hanging over a deep gorge. The old center is filled with a network of narrow, steep streets leading to the Gothic Cathedral of Santa María and San Julian on the main square. From the Saint Paul bridge, you can find the best panoramic view of the entire architectural ensemble and the sheer cliffs. It is a unique place where the ancient stone of the buildings blends perfectly with the natural landscape of the canyon.
