Its name may derive from Latinconca meaning "river basin" and referring to the gorge of the rivers Júcar and Huécar. Other alternative original names are contemplated, including "Anitorgis", "Sucro" or "Concava".
Casas colgadas
A beautiful and ancient city, it was declared a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site. It is famous for its casas colgadas (hanging houses) on the edge of the gorge of the river Júcar.
The city is a popular day or weekend trip from Madrid, and is home to numerous museums, including the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art.
The province of Cuenca is one of five provinces within the region of Castilla-La-Mancha, the other four being Guadalajara, Toledo, Albacete and Ciudad Real.
Cuenca the city, known as the 'Eagles nest' because of its position, high on a hill, is easily accessed by means of the N430/N320 highways and has a good infrastructure within the city.
Cuenca shares many features of its gastronomy with the other provinces of Castilla-La-Mancha; its origins, traditions and quality of its raw materials.
Cuenca is a town in the region of Spain with the same name.
Cuenca is situated between Madrid and Valencia, in the third least populated region in Europe, and the town itself is a world heritage site - the old town is an outstanding example of a medieval city, built on the steep sides of a mountain.
Cuenca was the longtime home of artist and photographer Fernando ZĂłbel, and he chose it as the location for the museum, located in two converted centuries-old "casas colgadas".
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