The Shepherd's Secret: Cuenca's Medieval Legacy
Step back in time to the year 1177, when the medieval fortress-city of Cuenca was the theater of a legendary siege. According to local lore, the Christian King Alfonso VIII succeeded in reclaiming the city from its Moorish rulers thanks to a humble Christian shepherd named Martín Alhaja. Disguised in sheepskins, Martín secretly guided the king's elite soldiers through a hidden gate in the city wa…
Adventure summary
Step back in time to the year 1177, when the medieval fortress-city of Cuenca was the theater of a legendary siege. According to local lore, the Christian King Alfonso VIII succeeded in reclaiming the city from its Moorish rulers thanks to a humble Christian shepherd named Martín Alhaja. Disguised in sheepskins, Martín secretly guided the king's elite soldiers through a hidden gate in the city wa…
Quick details
- Starting location: Plaza Mayor, Olmeda de la Cuesta, Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain
- Estimated duration: 120 minutes
- Price: Free
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Step back in time to the year 1177, when the medieval fortress-city of Cuenca was the theater of a legendary siege. According to local lore, the Christian King Alfonso VIII succeeded in reclaiming the city from its Moorish rulers thanks to a humble Christian shepherd named Martín Alhaja. Disguised in sheepskins, Martín secretly guided the king's elite soldiers through a hidden gate in the city wa…
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