Cuenca Cathedral
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Cuenca Cathedral - by Jose Ruiz on Google
Description
Cuenca Cathedral was built between 1196 and 1257 in the city of Cuenca, in the namesake province in Castile-La Mancha, only a few years after the city was reconquered from the Moors in 1177. It was one of the earliest examples of the Gothic architecture in the Iberian Peninsula (that mostly used Romanesque style at the time) and notable features include the sexpartite rib vaulting, the double ambulatory, the altar of Saint Julian with its stained-glass windows, and the 120m length of the building. The price indicated in the practical information section is for access to the Cathedral, the Treasure Museum, San Pedro and Tower and the Triforium. There are cheaper tickets options for the Cathedral or Cathedral + Triforium only.
Access & Transport
The city of Cuenca is 170km (2h drive) east of Madrid on the A-3 / A-40. It is 3h by regional train from Madrid's Atocha station. The Cathedral is located on the Plaza Mayor. Note that the Treasure Museum not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility
Instructions & Recommendations
We highly recommend taking the time to visit the rest of the city, in particular the "hanging" houses area and the various lookouts.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. The entrance fee helps preserve this historic building, part of the city's cultural heritage. Tourism also generates some economic influx to the town
Conclusion
Cuenca Cathedral is truly worth a visit, even for those not normally too keen on churches (and in a country that has a lot of highly interesting ones). It combines a long history with many peculiar architectural features, impressive stonework and art with a very unique setting (the hanging houses and San Pablo bridge are right behind it)
Key positive
Arresting facade design
Beautiful architecture and artwork, including items in the Museum
Key negative
-
Suitability
No religious denomination restrictions. Accessible for wheelchair users except for the Triforium and the Museum
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h 30m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 18:30
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:30
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:30
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:30
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:30
SATURDAY10:00 - 19:30
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:30
Start of Season 2:Nov, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 17:30
TUESDAY10:00 - 17:30
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:30
THURSDAY10:00 - 17:30
FRIDAY10:00 - 17:30
SATURDAY10:00 - 19:30
SUNDAY10:00 - 17:30
Max total number:3
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:3
Max.child age:18
Price for family€19