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The primary tourist neighborhood in Seville and the former Jewish quarter, featuring the Cathedral of Seville and the Giralda. It's bordered by the Jardines de Murillo and the Real Alcázar, with many of the city's oldest churches scattered throughout.

The primary tourist neighborhood in Seville and the former Jewish quarter, featuring the Cathedral of Seville and the Giralda. It's bordered by the Jardines de Murillo and the Real Alcázar, with many of the city's oldest churches scattered throughout.

  • Catedral de SevillaCatedral de SevillaChurch
  • Archivo General de IndiasArchivo General de IndiasHistory Museum
  • Torre del OroTorre del OroHistoric Landmark
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Top things to do in Santa Cruz

  • Catedral de Sevilla in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Catedral de Sevilla

    4.8 · 59.8k
    Church

    The largest Gothic cathedral in the world, known for its architecture and the Giralda tower.

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    2:30 PM – 7 PM
  • Archivo General de Indias in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Archivo General de Indias

    4.4 · 7.8k
    History Museum

    Renaissance building listed as World Heritage site, displaying documents on the Spanish Empire.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Torre del Oro in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Torre del Oro

    4.5 · 55.7k
    Historic Landmark

    Outer defensive tower built around 1220, with multiple theories as to the origins of its name.

    Mon–Fri
    9:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 7 PM
  • Hospital de los Venerables in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Hospital de los Venerables

    4.4 · 2.3k
    Art Museum

    Historic baroque building showcasing art by painter Diego Velázquez & others, with a library.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 3 PM
  • Seville Cathedral (Catedral de Santa María de la Sede) in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Seville Cathedral (Catedral de Santa María de la Sede)

    Cathedral
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  • Seville Cathedral and Giralda in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Seville Cathedral and Giralda

    4.7 · 59.0k
    Cathedral

    Spanish Renaissance-style minaret topped by a Gothic & baroque bell tower built centuries later.

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    2:30 PM – 7 PM
  • Real Alcázar of Seville in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Real Alcázar of Seville

    4.7 · 102.3k
    Castle Museum

    Landmark Moorish royal palace with fountain-filled gardens, ornate arches & 16th-century tiles.

    Every day
    9:30 AM – 7 PM
  • Tomb of Christopher Columbus in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Tomb of Christopher Columbus

    4.7 · 439
    Cemetery

    The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother

  • Luz de Sevilla in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Luz de Sevilla

    4.9 · 108
    Specialty Store
    Mon–Tue
    10 AM – 3:30 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 3:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 3:30 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Populart in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Populart

    Antique Market

    Compact, family-owned establishment offering traditional pottery, antique tiles & ceramics.

    Mon–Fri
    10:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 3 PM

Where to eat & drink in Santa Cruz

  • De Nata (Santa Cruz) - Fábrica de Pastéis de Nata in Santa Cruz, Seville

    De Nata (Santa Cruz) - Fábrica de Pastéis de Nata

    4.8 · 1.6k
    Pastry Shop
    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Syra Coffee in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Syra Coffee

    4.8 · 1.2k
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    A coffee shop offering ethically and sustainably sourced seasonal specialty coffee beans from small farms worldwide, roasted in Barcelona.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Naked and Famous Cocktail Bar in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Naked and Famous Cocktail Bar

    4.8 · 1.2k
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    A cocktail bar located in Sevilla.

    Mon–Wed
    7 PM – 2 AM
    Thu
    2:30 AM – 2 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    5 PM – 2 AM
  • El Pasaje Tapas in Santa Cruz, Seville

    El Pasaje Tapas

    4.6 · 10.2k
    Tapas· €20–30

    Modern tapas bar prepping innovative meat & seafood plates, with a tiny courtyard at the back.

    Every day
    11:15 AM – 12 AM
  • Delatribu in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Delatribu

    4.7 · 852
    Café & Bakery· €1–10
    Mon
    9:30 AM – 2 PM, 3 PM – 6 PM
    Tue–Wed
    Closed
    Thu
    9:30 AM – 2 PM, 3 PM – 6 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 2 PM, 3 PM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 PM, 3 PM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 2 PM, 3 PM – 6 PM
  • Chicuelo Bodeguita & Tapas in Santa Cruz, Seville

    Chicuelo Bodeguita & Tapas

    4.7 · 4.8k
    Tapas· €20–30
    Every day
    9:30 AM – 11 PM

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Map of Santa Cruz with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Catedral de Sevilla
  2. 2Archivo General de Indias
  3. 3Torre del Oro
  4. 4Hospital de los Venerables
  5. 5Seville Cathedral (Catedral de Santa María de la Sede)
  6. 6Seville Cathedral and Giralda
  7. 7Real Alcázar of Seville
  8. 8De Nata (Santa Cruz) - Fábrica de Pastéis de Nata
  9. 9Syra Coffee
  10. 10Tomb of Christopher Columbus

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