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If you want to find cultural richness in Ecuador, there is no better place to visit than Cuenca. UNESCO designated the city Cultural Patrimony of Humanity on December 1, 1999, and later in July 2001, Cuenca received the title of the Cultural Capital of the Americas for the year 2002.
Parque Calderón is Cuenca’s central plaza and the spot around which city life revolves. The impressive New Cathedral, with its massive blue domes, dominates the square. On the opposite side, stands the proud Old Cathedral which dates back to 1557 when the city was founded.
Another interesting thing to check out here is Panama Hat Factory. Would you ever guess that Panama hats are not made in Panama? Well, it’ true, they are made here, in Ecuador! The factory on Avenida Gil Ramírez Dávalos, near the bus station, crafts some of Ecuador’s finest hats.
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Cuenca, Spain: A World Heritage City Since 1996 - International Living
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IL Mexico editor Glynna Prentice takes you on a tour of Cuenca, Spain, a medieval mountain city less than 100 miles east of Madrid. Cuenca is the capital of Cuenca province, which is in the central Spanish region of Castilla-La Mancha. A World Heritage city since 1996, Cuenca has a dramatic location: The old city sits atop a spur of rock surrounded on three sides by steep gorges.
For much of the 20th century, Cuenca was a Mecca for both Spanish and expat artists, as well as a popular destination for hiking, cycling and rock climbing. Today the city has a well-respected modern art museum housed in one of the 15th-century casas colgadas, or hanging houses, which cling to the steep rock face of the gorge. In the last 10 to 15 years the city has made a bid for tourism, building a new concert hall and a science museum, and renovating many of the city's medieval structures. It has become a popular day- and weekend-trip from Madrid, with many Madrileños buying and renovating old houses here. A new high-speed train has now cut travel time between Madrid and Cuenca to only 45 minutes, making Cuenca even more accessible.
In this video you'll see:
• A colorful, charming main square
• Traditional cuisine at affordable prices served in local restaurants
• Medieval buildings that still serve as homes, some newly renovated
• Cuenca's dramatic setting, with its parador (luxury hotel) and city buildings perched atop cliffs
• Views of the city, with its well-preserved medieval buildings, and of the countryside, popular with sports enthusiasts
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Places to see in ( Castile La Mancha - Spain ) Cuenca
Places to see in ( Castile La Mancha - Spain ) Cuenca
Cuenca is a city set in the mountains of east-central Spain. Founded by Moors, it retains its Historic Walled Town with steep cobbled streets and medieval castle ruins. Perched on a limestone spur high above the Júcar and Huécar rivers, it's most famous for its well-preserved casas colgadas, or hanging houses. Cantilevered over the Huécar gorge, they seemingly cling to the cliffs’ edges.
In the Region of Castile-La Mancha, between the Júcar and Huécar river canyons, you will find this city with the UNESCO World Heritage designation for its wealth of monuments. Its historic centre looks out over rocky canyon walls in the heart of the Cuenca Mountains. The Cathedral, Casas Colgadas (Hanging Houses) and cobbled streets charm the most hardened traveller. A former Dominican convent houses the Cuenca Parador Hotel, where guests can rest and enjoy the region's most traditional recipes. One of the best times for visiting the city is during the Religious Music Week, a festival of International Tourist Interest. Art, history, adventure sports, spas and hunting are some of the opportunities offered by this province in Castilla-La Mancha.
Cuenca’s old town has the UNESCO World Heritage designation, and the city spreads out from atop a promontory overlooking the ruins of its Moorish castle, the ancient Kunka fortress. Meanwhile, below, the modern city grows on the Júcar plain. The “upper city” - the medieval streets that give the city its character - begins beside the parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Luz, next the San Antón bridge. Here begins a tour of the hills, steps and viewpoints which provide beautiful views.
The first stop might be the church of San Felipe Neri, a sober construction which becomes a focus at Easter, with the singing of the traditional Miserere on its steps. Inside it is decorated with Baroque and Rococo motifs. On the other side of the Plaza del Carmen you can climb to the Plaza de la Torre Mangana, a former watchtower for Cuenca and one of the symbols of the city, visible from any other point. Very nearby is the Science Museum.
Before reaching the Plaza Mayor, you walk through the Plaza de la Merced, where you can see good examples of Cuenca Baroque in the church and convent of La Merced, and in the great seminary of San Julián. In the Plaza Mayor stand the arches of the Town Hall and the Gothic Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de Gracia, built on the site of a former mosque. Its structure alternates Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements, the result of a long period of construction. Its unfinished monumental façade accompanies the wooden balconies and wrought iron grilles of the square's aristocratic houses, whose ground floors are occupied by inns.
Behind the church a street begins leading to the Casas Colgadas, symbolic monuments in the city, which date from the 15th century.
One of the houses contains the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art, one of the best in Spain. The wooden balconies of the Casas Colgadas hang over the course of the Huécar, but you have to cross the river to get one of the best panoramic views. On this bank, you can visit the city's Parador de Turismo the former convent of San Pablo. The chance to stay here can only be compared with the chance to taste the mouth-watering Conca recipes offered by its restaurant. Zarajos (roast lamb tripe), morteruelo (a kind of pâté served hot) or ajoarriero (cod stew) are some of the local dishes, to which can be added vegetable stews, roasts and river fish. Almonds, honey and figs are included in all kinds of imaginative cookery and make up the dessert known as alajú (a cake made of honey, figs and almonds).
As for drinks, wines with the La Mancha Denomination of Origin and resolí, a liqueur made with coffee, sugar and orange peel, are outstanding.
Returning to the Cuenca urban layout, here you will find corners full of charm where there are fountains, little arches and narrow streets. Between the Cathedral and the Casas Colgadas we can also visit the Provincial Museum, the Casa del Curato, the Diocesan Museum and the Bishop's Palace.
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Exploring the White Villages of Andalusia, Spain
We rented a car, and a cottage, and traversed the narrow winding streets through the mountains of Andalusia, Spain to explore the beautiful white villages, or Pueblos Blancos.
We started off in Arcos de la Frontera with a really tasty meal. Olives stuffed with anchovies, a duck pate with raspberry jam, and we split a simple grilled mecha sandwich (pork infused with spices). The restaurant was called Café y copas La Vinoteca (
After that, we made a few pit stops in other villages, but we had to rush a bit to check-in at our Airbnb. We booked a couple nights in a cottage near El Gastor. The ride up to the cottage twisted up a hill, past sheep, onto a dirt road, and past olive orchards. The little cottage was exactly what we were looking for. It was quaint, and the views were incredible. There were olive trees on the property, and the owner actually made her own olive oil that she gave us a bottle of when we arrived. She also provided us with coffee that went really well with the breath-taking view. We really loved this place.
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The next morning we set our to do a loop around the giant blue watter reservoir.
First we stopped in Algodonales, a town famous for it's fresh spring water which you can drink right out of the town fountain.
Next we made it to Zahara de la Sierra, which was probably the most gorgeous thing I saw the entire 3 weeks we were in Spain. It teeters on limestone cliffs that overlook pretty much everything in Andalusia. The views across the reservoir were amazing. They also have a castle up on the very top, which we hike to and even got to climb to the top of.
After a cold beer, we finished off our day (or at least the video) in Grazalema at a restaurant called Gastrobar la Maroma ( where we ate veal burgers, shredded potatoes with fried chicken and quail egg, and a smoked salmon salad. A great meal that fueled us for a short hike in the area.
This is an incredible part of the world. The mix of Spanish culture and Moorish architecture make it a very unique place with views that will be remembered forever. The food was great. The roads were a blast to drive, and we totally fell in love with the small cottage, cooking up dinner, starting a fire to stay warm, and enjoying the fresh mountain air.
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Ecuador Travel Video: Cuenca
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Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca, commonly referred to as simply Cuenca, is the capital and largest city of the Azuay Province of Ecuador. It is widely regarded as the most European city in Ecuador due to its 16th and 17th century era Spanish colonial architecture resembling cities and architecture throughout Spain. The city of Cuenca is located in the highlands of Ecuador at about 2,560 metres (8,400 feet) above sea level, with an urban population of approximately 400,000 rising to 700,000 inhabitants in the larger metropolitan area. The centre of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its many historical buildings. In Cuenca are present huge amount of retired expats mainly from USA and Europe.
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Archaeological Site of Atapuerca - UNESCO World Heritage Site
A tour of the UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site of Atapuerca in northern Spain. Fascinating to see the place where the oldest hominid remains in Western Europe were found, even if our tour was entirely in Spanish!
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Alicante Spain: Epic Photography Light
Epic Light in Alicante and a Q&A with Greg
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In yesterday's episode I promised to give you guys a Q&A with Greg (the new intern). So, here it is!
Of course, since I'm vlogging from here in Alicante, this isn't just a Q&A but also a regular vlog. The day starts out pretty tame as both Greg and I had a bunch of work to get done. So, we set up shop in the Alicante apartment and got some work done. I also went out to the gym for a bit.
Then, in the afternoon we climbed the hill up to Alicante Castle for the sunset. The light up there at the castle was pretty epic. According to Greg, the sunsets there are almost always like this. That seems pretty incredible to me. So, up at Alicante Castle we photographed the sunset and the views. We also shot some video footage and did out q&a.
Afterwards, we went out to test some of the Alicante food and nightlife. We started off pretty calmly by going to a little tapas bar to get a beer and some food. Then, we met up with a couple of Greg, and his girlfriend Nellie's, friends at a bar for some beer and drinks. It seems like Alicante is more than just a holiday destination, but an awesome place to live. It looks like there's a pretty cool little expat community that has grown there, and the Alicante nightlife, beaches, and party scene all seem pretty awesome.
Moreover, I am in Alicante in January, I imagine that once it warms up a bit, it's a pretty hopping place with plenty to do.
Tomorrow, my adventures continue here in Spain as I push away from Alicante and head north to Barcelona.