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The town of Cuenca is set amidst a beautiful rugged landscape consisting of limestone outcroppings inbetween the gorges of two large rivers. The old town is world famous for its medieval landscape and especially well known for its 15th century hanging houses which is known as Casas Colgadas. What makes these houses so extraordinary is that they seem to be suspended over the edge of the cliff.
The architecture of the town is believed to have inspired some of the earliest versions of cubism. This is commemorated in the Museum of Abstract Art. |
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Catedral de Cuenca - Situated on Plaza Mayor. The cathedral was built during the 12th century and consists of a fascinating Gothic-style architecture, which is influenced by England's Norman style. It is therefor the only Anglo-Norman cathedral in Spain. The cathedral has become a national monument and is home to a large selection of religious art treasures.
Ciudad Encantada - The enchanted city was created from large rocks and boulders, by means of great storms and underground waters. The rocks have been shaped into interesting designs such as a seal, an elephant and a traditional Roman bridge.
Museo de Arte Abstracto Espanol - Situated on Calle los Canonigos. The museum of abstract art is one of the finest and best museum of its kind throughout the whole of Spain. The museum houses a range of extraordinary abstract art, which was created by the most outstanding Spanish painters, such as Rafael Canogar, Luis Feito, Tapies, Eduardo Chillida, Gustavo Torner, Gerardo Rueda, Millares, Sempere, Cuixart, and Antonio Saura. |
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El Figon de Pedro - Situated on Cervantes 13. The restaurant is owned by Pedro Torres Pacheco, who is one of Spain's most celebrated restauranteurs. The restaurant features a very intimate and romantic atmosphere and is decorated with traditional Castillian decor. The menu consists of a large range of excellently prepared traditional Castillian cuisine.
Meson Casa Colgadas - Situated on Canonigos 3. The restaurant was established in the 1960's and is housed within the walls of a 5-story 19th century building. The restaurant features an excellently place pine balcony, which features magnificent views of the hills beyond and the ravine below. The menu consists of a delicious selection of traditional Spanish and international cuisine.
Togar - Situated on Avenue Republica Argentina 1. The restaurant was established in 1955 and offers guests a wonderful selection of deliciously prepared homemade dishes which are inspired by the tastes and flavours of traditional Spanish cuisine. Their specialties include dishes such as revuelto Togar - which is a dish consisiting of egg, ham and shrimp which is served with herbs and crusty bread. |
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Spain is particulary well known for its variety of beautiful hand-made items such as ceramics, pottery, woodwork, embroidery and paintings. Visitors can also expect to find excellent quality leather goods, as well as beautiful arts and crafts.
There are many different types of shopping markets throughout the whole of Spain, consisting predominantly of indoor markets, aka Mercados, permanent street markets and also a range of open-air street markets which move around continuously.
Tourists can expect to find a large variety of items at much lower prices than in shops. Items on sale generally include goods such as food, flowers, clothes, shoes, crockery, cookware, linen, ceramics, arts and crafts, household wares, carpets, jewellery. |
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