Why go
Narrow lanes open unexpectedly into orange-tree squares such as Doña Elvira. Callejón del Agua follows the Alcázar wall through the former Jewish quarter. At Santa Cruz, compare both closely. Santa Cruz rewards a slower circuit. Santa Cruz rewards a slower circuit.
What to look for
- Narrow lanes open unexpectedly into orange-tree squares such as Doña Elvira.
- Callejón del Agua follows the Alcázar wall through the former Jewish quarter.
The full story
The Barrio de Santa Cruz is a neighborhood near the center of Seville, Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the best-known neighborhoods of that city and among the most visited by tourists, with its whitewashed houses, mansions, family palaces, and humble flowered patios. The Barrio de Santa Cruz is a labyrinth of narrow streets and alleys dating back to the old judería. These narrow streets provide protection from the oppressive sun of the Sevillian summer. Scattered through the neighborhood are several plazas or squares. Among these are the Plaza de Santa Cruz, the Plaza de los Venerables, the Plaza de las Cruces, the Plaza de Doña Elvira, and the Plaza de los Refinadores. The Plaza de Santa Cruz, on the site of an old parish church and an older synagogue, has at its center an elaborate 17th century wrought iron cross, the the Cruz de la Cerrajería ("Locksmith's Cross"). The Plaza de los Venerables is full of bars and terraces. Its name is believed to come from the onetime Hospital para Venerables Sacerdotes; it may have been the birthplace of Don Juan Tenorio.
Useful to know
- Explore on foot and allow time to connect this stop with nearby streets and river crossings.
- Combine it with nearby stops to avoid crossing the city twice in the strongest afternoon heat.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
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