Santa Cruz neighborhood is one of the most famous tourist areas in Seville, Spain. It is located in the east of the city and is bordered by the Great Valley River. It is one of the most magnificent tourist places in all of Spain.
It is difficult for you to resist its winding alleys and its wonderful colorful limestone houses that are similar to the countries of the Maghreb, their paved courtyards and small squares.
This neighborhood was created in the Middle Ages at the time of the War of Reconstruction as a Jewish neighborhood and their own community.
At the end of the fourteenth century it was taken over by Christians who converted all the synagogues into their churches, and the rest of this neighborhood can see for itself the marked historical variation and diversity.
The neighborhood includes a large number of monuments and tourist places in Seville, which are among the best and richest monuments, especially historical in Spain and the whole world.
In this area, you will not hear disturbing sounds, so cars and vehicles are not allowed to enter here. Everyone walks and wanders around, but you can reach it through a horse-drawn carriage, as in the past centuries.
Table of Contents
Activities you can do
• Enjoying the beauty of the neighborhood and the region and enjoying these colors and shapes of houses from outside, lanes and winding alleys between the houses that still preserve their character and ancient shape.
• While you are in the neighborhood, you can visit the beautiful Moreno Garden, which is filled with wonderful orange trees with a pleasant aroma and a beautiful design.
• For those who like to walk, you can take a tour between the outside lanes, houses and churches there. You will notice a lot of shady and fruitful trees.
• Enjoy a clear and picturesque view of the construction of the Seville Cathedral and Giralda by visiting the Place de Banderas, which is located behind the wall of the Royal Lush Palace and you may wish to visit it after exiting the neighborhood.
• Watch the ancient and varied religious monuments within the region, such as ancient churches and synagogues, learn about the history of their establishment, inspect their historical holdings and delve deeper into the local culture of the country.
Sit in the “Donia Elvira” square, which is one of those famous traditional squares in the region.
• After your tour of the neighborhood, you can try delicious European and local delicious food and eat in Spanish restaurants inside the wonderful old houses that turned into restaurants or hotels and businesses while preserving the old character.
The best hotels in Seville are near Santa Cruz area
The Cathar Hotel is one of the best 3-star Seville hotels, just steps away from the Santa Cruz Seville area.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel got very good reviews for the location, staff, breakfast, services, rooms do not have soundproofing.
Donia Maria Hotel is a distinguished 4-star hotel in Spain, a short walk from Santa Cruz Seville.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel got very good reviews in all respects.
Santa Cruz area website
