Hanging Houses of Cuenca
Casas Colgadas
Houses built in the 14th and 15th centuries on the cliffs of the Huécar River gorge, with wooden balconies hanging over the drop. They are Cuenca's most iconic sight.
Three hanging houses survive on the eastern edge of the Old Town, perched on the cliffs of the Huécar gorge. Their wooden balconies project straight out over the rock face. The best photos are taken from the San Pablo Bridge across the gorge, or from the Barbacana viewpoint below the bridge. The lights at night are especially enchanting. Two of the houses contain the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art, and the third is a restaurant where you can go inside to enjoy the view over the cliff edge. Viewing the exterior is free.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Museum of Cuenca
- Museum of Spanish Abstract Art
- Diocesan Museum of Cuenca
- Cuenca Cathedral
- San Pablo Bridge
- Plaza Mayor of Cuenca
- Convent of San Pablo (Parador de Cuenca)
- Huécar Gorge