Barrio Santa Cruz Seville

In the heart of the old historic center of Seville lies the popular Jewish district of Santa Cruz, a labyrinth of alleys and squares and the perfect backdrop for our city games and city walks.

The history of the Jewish quarter dates back to the time of the reconquest of Seville from the Moors (1248).

The Jews were assigned this district, it was actually a kind of ghetto, but they lived there in relative peace and freedom. However, from the 14th century onwards a period of persecution started and eventually the Jews were even completely expelled from the city in 1492, leaving behind this characteristic and attractive neighborhood in Seville.

Santa Cruz is characterized by a maze of small alleys and streets with white houses, squares, patios, fountains, bars and shops. It is a picturesque maze in which you can easily get lost!

The neighborhood owes its popularity to the presence of important sights such as the cathedral, the Alcázar palace and the Giralda. Those who love baroque art should definitely take a look at the beautiful Salvador church or the Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes.

Facts: on the Plaza de los Refinadores square is a statue of the woman sculptor Don Juan!

The neighborhood's name comes from the Plaza de Santa Cruz, where the Church of Santa Cruz used to be.

The church is built on the remains of a Synagogue and the old floors of the church form the foundation of the current square.

The Jewish Quarter of Seville is the perfect setting for our team building activities. Check out our city games Casa de la Moneda, our exciting iPad Game or Secrets of Seville city walk that traverse this neighborhood.