Cuenca, tourism

 
Cuenca

Cuenca, Cuisine

Cuenca’s cuisine gourmet musts are: a roast lamb, “morteruelo” – several kinds of stewed meat and “el alajú”, a dessert with almonds, honey and spices

Cuenca, Historical monuments

The most well-known historical monuments of Cuenca are: the Cuenca Castle (X c.), Mangana Tower (XVI c.) and the old Saint Paul convent (XVI c.)

Cuenca, Holidays and festivals

Nice time to visit Cuenca is Easter, when the Religious Music Week takes place. Celebration of Cuenca’s foundation on April 10-13 is also worth seeing

Cuenca, Museums

Cuenca is home to Diocese's Museum of religious art, Museum of Abstract Art located in the picturesque Hanging Houses, Cuenca Museum and others.

Cuenca, nature

Cuenca is rich not only with history but also with nature. Diverse parks, such as San Julián, Los Moralejos and others, are open all the year round