Things to see and do Cuenca

The province of Cuenca, located in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain, is home to the city of Cuenca. This medieval city is considered one of the most beautiful in Spain and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Cuenca is strategically located for communication between northern and southern Spain, being bordered by the provinces of Madrid, Castilla La Mancha, Valencia and Teruel. The city is divided into two distinct zones: the old town, perched on a rocky hill bordered by the gorges of the Júcar river to the north and the Huécar to the south, and the new town to the west and south of the old town. Cuenca offers a picturesque landscape with its hanging houses, castles and cathedral. Visitors can also explore the Ciudad Encantada, a unique natural site with strange rock formations. The city also boasts a university, the University of Castilla-La Mancha, and a variety of nearby tourist destinations, such as Alarcón, Belmonte and Mota del Cuervo.

In the museum you will notice the treasure of the cathedral, works from Greco and antique tapestries.

The museum of the famous Semana Santa, declared of international tourist interest by UNESCO, is very interesting and allows you to immerse yourself in the history of these extraordinary celebrations. Many pieces (about 150), including a superb ivory Christ, and audiovisual documents provide information about the impressive processions that take place in Cuenca during a week (the one before Easter) that is very special for the whole country.

Located in two of the three restored hanging houses, you enter through a Renaissance porch, recovered from the former palace of Villarejo de la Peñuela. The museum has hundreds of paintings and sculptures. It is one of the best collections of abstract art in Spain (1950 to 1960), with works by Antoni Tàpies, Antonia Saura, Eduardo Chillida, Pablo Serrano, Gustavo Torner, Fernando Zóbel, etc. An interesting visit in an exceptional setting.