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Cuenca, the city of the Hanging Houses (Casas Colgadas), is a historical destination that will surprise you with its monuments and attractions. It is not exactly known which the origins were, but some people thinks the Muslims were the responsible builders and others prefer announcing that they come from the Medieval Times. XIV-XV).

From the Handing Houses, you can get access to a convent through San Pablo bridge. Before crossing the bridge, you will be able to gaze at an impressive bronze sculpture: the Pastor de las Huesas del Vasallo.

Furthermore, the Cathedral is one of the most important religious buldings that visitors should discover before leaving the city. The Cathedral of Santa María la Mayor was a formed Muslim citadel from the XII century.