Hanging Houses of Cuenca
Cuenca, Spain
Houses with wooden balconies built out over the Huécar gorge, one of which holds a museum of abstract art. Cross the iron San Pablo bridge for the best view; park in the lower town.
The Casas Colgadas, the "hanging houses" of Cuenca, stand on Calle Canónigos on the eastern edge of the old town, above the gorge of the Río Huécar. Their origin is uncertain, but they are known to have existed in the 15th century; they were last renovated in the 1920s. The best-known group consists of three houses with wooden balconies projecting over the drop. Only a few such houses survive.
Today they house the Museo de Arte Abstracto Español, and a mesón (inn) once stood here; according to Atlas Obscura there is also a restaurant. You get a good view of the houses from the San Pablo footbridge. The museum shows Spanish abstract art; check opening times in advance.
- Nearest town
- Cuenca, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.0786, -2.1282
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Hanging Houses of Cuenca?
Hanging Houses of Cuenca is in Cuenca, Spain, at GPS 40.0786, -2.1282. It is about 21 km from Uña.
Can you camp near Hanging Houses of Cuenca?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parking del Auditorio de Cuenca, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hanging Houses of Cuenca?
Hanging Houses of Cuenca is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: La Mancha: windmills and the hanging houses of Cuenca.
What is there to see near Hanging Houses of Cuenca?
Places worth a stop nearby: Ciudad Encantada (18 km), Albarracín (69 km), Pinares de Rodeno (74 km) and Belmonte Castle (76 km).
When is the best time to visit Hanging Houses of Cuenca?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)