Cuenca was conquered by the Christians in the 12th century and was built into a new Christian town, spilling down the hill on to new land. This period made Cuenca a royal town full of important buildings, such as Spain’s first Gothic cathedral. You can also find in Cuenca ancient churches, old convents and the town´s plaza mayor, as well as a wide range of architectural styles throughout the town, such as Gothic, Renaissance, Moorish, Rococo and Baroque designs.
You can also try traditional Cuencan food and wine whilst in the area, pairing local lamb roasts and fish stews with Cuenca´s Denomination of Origin (DO) wines. Do not miss the traditional sweet cake ´alajú´, made from almonds, figs and honey.
If you would like to find out more about Cuenca, visit their official Cuenca website, selecting the British flag in the top right for English.