Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, is the primary tourist neighborhood of Seville, Spain, and the former Jewish quarter of the medieval city. Santa Cruz is bordered by the Jardines de Murillo, the Real Alcázar, Calle Mateos Gago, and Calle Santa María La Blanca/San José.

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Type: Square
Description: neighborhood of Seville, Spain
Also known as: “Santa Cruz, Seville”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Alcázar of Seville and Casa de Murillo.

Alcázar of Seville

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The Alcázar of Seville, officially called Royal Alcázar of Seville, is a historic royal palace in Seville, Spain and one of the official residences of the Spanish royal family. Alcázar of Seville is situated 210 metres south of Santa Cruz.

Casa de Murillo

Museum

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The Casa de Murillo is a historical house in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, at number 8, calle Santa Teresa, in the historic Barrio de Santa Cruz. It was the home of the painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo in the latter years of his life. Casa de Murillo is situated 110 metres northeast of Santa Cruz.

Torre del Oro

Museum

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The Torre del Oro is a dodecagonal military watchtower in Seville, southern Spain. It was erected by the Almohad Caliphate in order to control access to Seville via the Guadalquivir river. Torre del Oro is situated 630 metres southwest of Santa Cruz.