Reconquista
A Recognizable Symbol
The Mangana Tower is located on the plaza of the same name, very close to Plaza de la Merced. It is currently used as a municipal clock. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city, together with the Casas Colgadas. It is located in the exact place that used to house the Alcázar (fortified palace)during the Arab period of Cuenca. In fact, it is said that the tower used to be a minaret, but the theory has not been proven. The tower we know today dates back to the 16th century and the last restoration took place in 1968. It is a symbol that bears witness to the changes in lifestyles and
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