Cuenca UNESCO Old Town — Hilltop City Board

Souvenir cutting board capturing Cuenca’s extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage old town — a medieval city built on a narrow limestone ridge between the gorges of the JГєcar and HuГ©car rivers. Seen from across the valley, the old town appears to float above the landscape like an eagle’s nest, with the Gothic cathedral, ancient houses, and castle ruins clinging to the rocky spine. The city’s strategic position made it nearly impregnable during the Reconquista, and today that same dramatic geography makes it one of Spain’s most visually stunning cities. The old town is a labyrinth of steep streets, hidden plazas, and viewpoints with vertigo-inducing drops.