Hanging Houses, Cuenca, Spain

Casas Colgadas or Hanging Houses, built in the 14th century overhanging the gorge of the river Huecar and now housing the Museo de Arte Abstracto Espanol de Cuenca, part of the Fundacion Juan March, Cuenca, Spain. The houses are built over the edge of the cliff with wooden balconies on up to 3 levels. The historic walled town of Cuenca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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Casas Colgadas or Hanging Houses, built in the 14th century overhanging the gorge of the river Huecar and now housing the Museo de Arte Abstracto Espanol de Cuenca, part of the Fundacion Juan March, Cuenca, Spain. The houses are built over the edge of the cliff with wooden balconies on up to 3 levels. The historic walled town of Cuenca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen