Museum sights in Cuenca
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Museo de Arte Abstracto Español
This impressive contemporary art museum is one of several spaces devoted to modern art and sculpture, its galleries memorably occupying one of the casas colgadas. Begun as an attempt by Fernando Zóbel to unite the works of his fellow artists from the so-called Abstract Generation of the 1950s and '60s, the museum's constantly evolving displays include works by Eduardo Chillida, Antoni Tàpies and Manuel Millares. Don't miss the extraordinary gouache landscapes by Eusebio Sempere (1924–85), which really capture the colourful patterned plains of La Mancha, or Antonio Saura's crazy portraits of Brigitte Bardot and Philip II.
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Ars Natura
This impressive environmental museum has several vast galleries with interactive exhibits ranging from local flora and fauna to basket-weaving video demonstrations. Climate change, local geology, environmental impact studies and overall sustainability are given the hands-on approach. All information is in Spanish, but there's enough here to keep nonspeakers interested, including a river-fish aquarium and an outdoor section with examples of different wetland environments and sustainable technologies. Bus 7 stops outside. Open until 8pm in summer.
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Museo Diocesano
Better than the average museum of religious art in Spain, this has an excellent collection of Flemish tapestries, some fine Romanesque and Gothic sculpture, and a notable collection of paintings that includes two canvases by El Greco, one a particularly moving Christ carrying the cross.
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Museo de Cuenca
Exceptionally well laid out and well documented (in Spanish) exhibits range from the Bronze Age to the 18th century. Sala 7 is particularly awe-inspiring, with its original Roman statues, including Emperor Augustus, plus columns and pediments discovered at nearby Segóbriga and Valeria.
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Museo de las Ciencias
This family-friendly science museum has displays that range from a time machine to plenty of interactive gadgets to keep the kiddies happy. There is also a planetarium.
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