6 Historic Sites in Cuenca That You Shouldn't Miss

April 4, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

Writers and poets have long flourished in arts-oriented Cuenca, the country's third-largest city and the capital of the Azuay province. Cafes and galleries are tucked among the narrow cobblestone streets. The main plaza hosts both the old cathedral, started in 1557, the year the city was founded, and the blue-domed Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, dating to 1885. Locally made Panama hats get top billing at the markets, with centrally located Casa de la Mujer a shopping standout.
Restaurants in Cuenca

1. Museo Catedral Vieja

Calle Luis Cordero Mariscal Sucre, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador +593 7-282-6402 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/pages/Museo-Catedral-Vieja/703376216449411
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Museo Catedral Vieja

Situated on top of some ancient Inca ruins, this cathedral was built in 1557 when modern Cuenca was founded.

Reviewed By 503nath_liap - Belo Horizonte, Brazil

There you can see beautiful pieces of art and learn about Cuenca's history and the history about catholic religion coming to South America. I recommend to listen the recording about the place.

2. The Ruins of Todos Los Santos

Calle Larga, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador http://www.facebook.com/complejo.todosantos
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The Ruins of Todos Los Santos

3. Plaza de las flores

Mariscal Sucre, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador http://ecuador360.travel/ciudades-de-ecuador/guia-de-atractivos-de-cuenca/plaza-de-las-flores-plazoleta-del-carmen.html
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Plaza de las flores

Reviewed By garykS8441NJ - Boca Raton, United States

Make time to visit this visually stunning plaza near the main Cathedral at Parque Calderon. Take home a bouquet of your own choices or buy one already prepared. Either way you will add natural beauty to your home or to the home of a friend. What better gift to give than fresh flowers? You will find dozens of varieties of spectacular blooms at this unique and active plaza.

4. Cruz del Vado

Juan Montalvo Santa Ana de los cuatro ríos de Cuenca, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
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Cruz del Vado

5. Diputacion Provincial

Calle Aguirre 1, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador +593 96 917 7177 https://www.facebook.com/dipucuenca/

The house of the provincial government (Diputación Provincial) is built in the neoclassical style. Inside the fence there is a pretty English-style garden.

6. Calle Santa Ana

Calle Santa Ana, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
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