Spain🇪🇸 Fell in Love at First Sight with Cervantes' Cliffside Town

If you're visiting Madrid, I highly recommend a trip to Cuenca—Spain's oldest "skyscraper city"! ✨ These "skyscrapers" were built 600+ years ago, clinging to cliffs at 10-12 stories high, making them some of the oldest high-rises in the world! 🏙️ A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it gained fame through Cervantes' novels. 🚆 How to Get There From Madrid: Take the Renfe high-speed train 🚄 (round trip ~€20, 1-hour ride). Arrival: At Cuenca station, hop on Bus L1 to Plaza de Mayor (€2.15, cash only). 🏞️ 9 Must-See Spots in Cuenca 1️⃣ San Pablo Bridge 🌉 A medieval iron bridge where legend says couples walking hand-in-hand find eternal love! 💖 2️⃣ Casas Colgadas 🏠 The iconic hanging houses—enjoy coffee with jaw-dropping canyon views. ☕ 3️⃣ Plaza Mayor ⛲ One of Spain’s oldest squares, surrounded by history. 4️⃣ Castillo de Cuenca 🏰 Climb this Moorish castle for panoramic town views. 5️⃣ Archivo Histórico Provincial 📸 The gorge-side angle is a National Geographic favorite! 6️⃣ Cuenca Cathedral ⛪ Spain’s first Gothic cathedral, housing a Last Supper sculpture. 7️⃣ Plaza de la Merced 🌿 A quaint square with local charm. 8️⃣ Torre Mangana 🕰️ A historic clock tower with eagle-eye vistas. 9️⃣ Mirador del Cerro del Socorro 🌄 The best viewpoint (with a giant Jesus statue)—but steep climb! 🍽️ Top Restaurant Picks 1️⃣ Restaurante La Catedral 🦌 Must-try: Their signature venison-cheese balls (exclusive to them!). 2️⃣ CASA DE LA SIRENA 🌟 A Michelin-starred gem—book ahead! 💡 Why Visit? ✔️ UNESCO magic + medieval thrills. ✔️ Perfect day trip from Madrid. ✔️ Instagram gold at every turn! 📷 #StudyAbroadLife #TravelSpain #HiddenGems #Cuenca #MadridTravel #Wanderlust #OffTheBeatenPath