This is the oldest city in Cuenca. It was founded in the Roman era and later served as an important Moslem fortress. Its historic heritage is a faithful reflection of its significance in times past.

MONUMENTS AND MUSEUMS:

• Castle remains on Alvar Fañez hill.
• Remains of fortified wall with two arches that were once doors to the city. Local maps still mention the different Jewish, Muslim and Christian quarters that once made up the city.
• Church of La Merced: religious building with cloisters and church.
• Church and convent of Santo Domingo: built in the style of Juan de Herrera (16th and 17th centuries).
• Church of San Pedro: Gothic style (15th and 16th centuries).
• Church and convent of the school of the Jesuits (16th and 17th centuries).
• Church of Santa María de Castejón.
• Convent of Christ: Renaissance facade attributed to Vandelvira and Berruguete.
• Remains of the Church of Nuestra Señora de Atienza (18th century).
• Palaces and noble houses: the palace of Bishop Palafox (18th century) and the ancient palace of Bishop Solano, the palatial house of Amoraga (18th century), the Linaje house (17th and 18th centuries), and the Parada house (17th century). In addition, the grain elevator (16th century) has been preserved, featuring vaulted ceilings in the cellar.
• The 22nd of May 2009, their fiesta of San Juan and Santa Quietria were declared of regional touristic interest.

Of all the region’s natural spots, we must highlight the Vega del Borbotón, a privileged area for walking and taking in the surroundings.
The network of streets that make up the two traditional neighborhoods (San Gil, the Muslim quarter; and Atienza, the Jewish quarter) play host to two festivals which are at once similar and quite distinct. They are each of enormous popular and ethnographic interest: the festival of San Juan (the first weekend of May) and the festival of Santa Quiteria (the third weekend of May).

NATURAL SPOTS:

• Vega del Borbotón: A privileged area for walking.
• GR 163 Hiking Trail

USEFUL INFORMATION:

• Turism Information Office Plaza de la Merced, 1 -16500 Huete. Telephone: 0034 969 371 326. http://www.huete.org
  Winter Hours (september to june): Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-2 pm / 5-7 pm. Sundays, 10am-1 pm. Closed on Mondays
  Summer Hours (July and August): Monday to Saturday: 10 am- 2 pm / 4-7 pm. Sundays 10 am-2
  Closed: 25th December and 1st January
  To visit the museums, it is necessary to contact previously with the Touris Information Office. There are also guided visits to the town on Saturdays: in winter at 11.30 am and at 4.30 pm, and in summer at 11:00 am and at 6:00 pm., which last about 2 hours. They are free and start in the Tourism Information Office. If there is National Bank Holiday, it is recommended to phone previously because the guided visits could be oftener. Groups must phone previously.