Cuenca Cathedral
Catedral de Santa María y San Julián
One of the earliest Gothic cathedrals in Spain, showing clear Norman influence inside, with modern stained-glass windows.
Construction began at the end of the 12th century. Influenced by the Norman Gothic style from France, it is one of the earliest Gothic churches in Castile. After the bell tower collapsed in 1902, the west façade was rebuilt in an unfinished neo-Gothic style. The highlights inside are the silver high altar, the chapels of various noble families, and the coloured glass windows designed by 20th-century abstract artists. Tickets cost about €7 and include an audio guide. You can also add a route that climbs to the arcades.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:30 (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Diocesan Museum of Cuenca
- Museum of Spanish Abstract Art
- Museum of Cuenca
- Plaza Mayor of Cuenca
- Hanging Houses of Cuenca
- San Pablo Bridge
- Science Museum of Castilla-La Mancha
- Huécar Gorge