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If houses had fingertips the famous hanging houses (Las Casas Colgados) at Cuenca would be they. The houses are the only buildings left standing of the type which would have been common in the city many years ago. built above the Huecar river gorge.
The lack of space on this rock face has resulted in the unusual development of vernacular architect with exceptional views. The old part of the city is hemmed in on three sides by a deep gorge. Along the edge of the steep high walls of the gorge the houses hang precariously over the edge.
Some time ago I went on a three day trip primarily to visit Cuenca, Spain, which is located 140 kilometres, approximately 87 miles, south east of Madrid, especially to see the hanging houses. The city was built by the Moors as a fortified city and conquered by the Castillians in the 12…
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Many thanks for your reblog Viv. I’ve put your Marsocial Interview link to my Twitter followers.
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You’re very welcome, Kathy! Thank you for sharing the Marsocial blog! @v@ ❤
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