Los Ojos de la Mora
Two large eyes painted anonymously on a mountain overlooking the city pay homage to an old legend. Cuenca, Spain

Painted onto a crevice of one of the mountains looming over the medieval city of Cuenca are two large blue eyes overlooking the city's small, winding streets. Originally painted by an anonymous artist, the eyes pay homage to a legend of forbidden love that is almost 1,000 years old.

Why Go

šŸ‘ļøā€šŸ—Øļø See large blue eyes painted on a mountain
šŸ“œ Learn about a 1,000-year-old legend of forbidden love
šŸžļø Enjoy panoramic views of Cuenca
šŸŽØ Witness a yearly repainting by the local university

Tips

Closest view from Ojos de la Mora observation deck on Plaza la Merced.

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