Cuenca

Cuenca is a Spanish city, capital of the Cuenca province, in Castile-La Mancha. Around 50,000 are living there. It is famous for its monuments: The hanging houses, the Cathedral and other churches. It is located over the Jucar river, near the Serrania of Cuenca.[1]

Cuenca
View of Los Canonigos, include Casas Colgantes (Hanging houses), San Pablo Bridge and Downtown Cuenca, from Palomera motorway
View of Los Canonigos, include Casas Colgantes (Hanging houses), San Pablo Bridge and Downtown Cuenca, from Palomera motorway
Flag of Cuenca
Flag
Coat of arms of Cuenca
Coat of arms
Cuenca is located in Spain
Cuenca
Cuenca
Coordinates: 40°4′N 2°9′W
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile–La Mancha
ProvinceCuenca
ComarcaSerranía Media
Government
 • MayorJuan Ávila
Area
 • Total911.06 km2 (351.76 sq mi)
Elevation
946 m (3,104 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total57,032
 • Density63/km2 (160/sq mi)
DemonymConquense
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
16000
WebsiteOfficial website

Images
  • Cuenca, Spain
    Cuenca, Spain
  • A Black and White Photo of the Cuenca Cathedral & houses in Cuenca, Spain.
    A Black and White Photo of the Cuenca Cathedral & houses in Cuenca, Spain.
  • Cuenca, Spain
    Cuenca, Spain
  • Panoramic view of the Cuenca Cathedral.
    Panoramic view of the Cuenca Cathedral.
  • Casas Colgadas (Hanging Houses).
    Casas Colgadas (Hanging Houses).
  • Virgin of the Anguishes hermitage.
    Virgin of the Anguishes hermitage.
  • Convent of la Merced.
    Convent of la Merced.
  • Convent of las Carmelitas.
    Convent of las Carmelitas.
  • Parador Nacional de Cuenca.
    Parador Nacional de Cuenca.
  • Cuenca's Province council.
    Cuenca's Province council.
  • Alfonso VIII Street.
    Alfonso VIII Street.
  • Plaza Mayor
    Plaza Mayor
  • Júcar River flowing through Cuenca.
    Júcar River flowing through Cuenca.
  • Río Júcar as seen from San Antón Bridge.
    Río Júcar as seen from San Antón Bridge.
  • Hanging Houses from the 15th Century in Cuenca, Spain
    Hanging Houses from the 15th Century in Cuenca, Spain

References
  1. "Climate Ecuador - Climate data". 2019-01-13. Archived from the original on 2019-01-13. Retrieved 2020-08-11.

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