Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Cuenca, Spain

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.1 km
Ascend 152 m
Descend 95 m

Experience Cuenca in Spain in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in CuencaIndividual Sights in Cuenca

Sight 1: Iglesia del Santísimo Cristo del Amparo

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Iglesia del Santísimo Cristo del Amparo Enrique Íñiguez Rodríguez (Qoan) / CC BY-SA 3.0

The church of Santísimo Cristo del Amparo in Cuenca (Spain) was built at the end of the sixteenth century and is located in the neighborhood of Los Tiradores. This neighborhood in the fifteenth century saw the arrival of humble people who came to the big city in search of work. The need to attend to this population led the Church to promote the Chapter of Santa Catalina del Monte Sinai, as a hospital for the care of the shameful poor.

Wikipedia: Iglesia del Santísimo Cristo del Amparo (ES)

366 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: Convento de San Felipe Neri

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Convento de San Felipe Neri Enrique Íñiguez Rodríguez (Qoan) / CC BY-SA 3.0

The convent of San Felipe Neri, in Cuenca (Spain), construction directed by José Martín, on traces given by Felipe Bernardo Mateo, master of the diocese of Cuenca.

Wikipedia: Convento de San Felipe Neri (Cuenca) (ES)

144 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Casa-Palacio de los Clemente de Aróstegui

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172 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Iglesia de Santa Cruz

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Iglesia de Santa Cruz Enrique Íñiguez Rodríguez (Qoan) / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Church of the Holy Cross in Cuenca (Spain) was one of the first parishes in that city. It was a modest construction, with a nave, which was made of masonry and covered with wood. It currently houses an interesting museum, The Roberto Polo Collection.

Wikipedia: Iglesia de Santa Cruz (Cuenca) (ES)

386 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Museo de las Ciencias de Castilla - La Mancha

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Museo de las Ciencias de Castilla - La ManchaTurol Jones, un artista de cojones from Villanueva del Cascajal, República Independiente de Mi Casa / CC BY 2.0

The Science Museum of Castilla-La Mancha is a museum facility dependent on the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha located in Cuenca and inaugurated on January 15, 1999. Its most important collection corresponds to the fossils of the paleontological site of Las Hoyas, with 14,000 pieces and 24 holotypes.

Wikipedia: Museo de las Ciencias de Castilla-La Mancha (ES), Website

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