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Cuenca Castle and City Walls

Name: Cuenca Castle and City Walls
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Location: Cuenca, Serrania Alta, Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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Best Hikes to Cuenca Castle and City Walls

1. Cuenca – circular through the Castillo district and the Huécar river gorge

4.82km

01:29

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Descent to Las Angustias – Cuenca Town Hall loop from Cuenca

8.28km

02:30

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Descent to Las Angustias – Cuenca City Hall loop from Cuenca

15.7km

04:18

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

April 12, 2022

Remains of the wall and an arch of what was a fortress of Arab origin located at the top of the city.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

September 8, 2024

Cuenca Castle and its wall are fascinating historical elements located in the highest part of the city, between the gorges of the Júcar and Huécar rivers. The castle, originally an Islamic fortress, was conquered by Alfonso VIII in the 12th century. Although much of the castle was destroyed during the War of Independence, significant remains can still be seen, such as the Arch of Bezudo and some sections of the wall.

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Dirk V 🚲 🚶📷

April 11, 2022

As a medieval city, the city of Cuenca also had a castle with high and solid stone walls to defend the city from enemy attacks.
In the Middle Ages, the castles were not only intended to defend the city, but it was also the residence of the king. It was King Alfonso VIII who lived in Cuenca during the ten years he reigned.

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Location: Cuenca, Serrania Alta, Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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Cuenca Castle and City Walls

1. Cuenca – circular through the Castillo district and the Huécar river gorge

2. Descent to Las Angustias – Cuenca Town Hall loop from Cuenca

3. Descent to Las Angustias – Cuenca City Hall loop from Cuenca

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