16 Cities and Towns Built in Unusual Locations

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Setenil de las Bodegas

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16 Cities and Towns Built in Unusual Locations

It's safe to say that those who reside in this town of about 3,000 people in southern Spain are living under a rock.

The stunning buildings of Setenil de las Bodegas are built under and up against huge cliffs of basalt rock. But the town's unlikely location has also served a practical purpose — the cliffs provide protection from both invaders and the elements. It's also simpler to build a façade that backs up to climate-controlled rock than it is to build a full house. Because of these factors, historians believe the spot has been settled since prehistoric times.

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