Castle Quarter & Arco de Bezudo
Barrio del Castillo / Arco de Bezudo
The highest point of the Old Town, with castle remains and a city gate that overlook two gorges and the whole cliff-top old city.
Walk uphill along the Old Town's main street to its northernmost end to find the remnants of the Arab-medieval castle walls and the Arco de Bezudo, beside the former archive of the Spanish Inquisition. The viewpoint outside the gate looks down over both the Júcar and Huécar gorges at once, and looking back you can see the Old Town spread along the ridge. It is the best spot for panoramic photos. Free to visit, and it is best to arrive before sunset.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Antonio Pérez Foundation
- Huécar Gorge
- Church of San Pedro
- Convent of San Pablo (Parador de Cuenca)
- San Pablo Bridge
- Cuenca Cathedral
- Diocesan Museum of Cuenca
- Museum of Spanish Abstract Art