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Barrio Santa Cruz

Seville, Spain (Casco Antiguo)
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As featured in 3 days in Seville
Ranked #3 of 97 attractions in Seville
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Neighbourhoods
Activities: City walk sightseeing, People-watching
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Traveller Description: The Barrio Santa Cruz The Barrio Santa Cruz is beside the Alcazar and is bounded by the Alcazar, the Jardines de Murillo, Santa Maria La Blanca, and... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We had accommodation in the Barrio Santa Cruz so were in the midst of all the attractions, including the Cathedral and the meeting place for walking tours. We tried a couple of local tapas bars on the nearby very touristy strips, however they were not our best food experience in Sevilla, with the exception of the Bodega Santa Cruz which... More

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Pleasanton, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

After reading the great reviews we were looking forward to exploring this area. Unfortunately we were there on a Sunday and practically everything was closed!

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Godalming
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Lots of lovely little shops with some great bargains to be had. Make sure you have a good browse around to get the best bargains. I bought a lovely handbag, and postcards here can be as little as 5 for 1 Euro

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

I generally have no sense of direction so I was very wary of venturing into Barrio Santa Cruz and reading reviews I was praying that I wasn't mugged. It went very well at first I actually made it to the spa without my usual 'detours'. The streets were well lit and there seemed to be a restaurant or shop on... More

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Birzebbuga, Malta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

A warren of narrow streets in which you can easily get lost so always carry a map,Cobbled streets with names in large ceramic tiles and shops and restaurants nestled amongst houses with wrought iron windows and balconies, Cool and shady and great for an afternoon stroll.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Ok, that analogy might be disgusting, but it is the origin and center of Seville. And it's filled with crinkly little lines but no lint. The streets are very clean. Seriously, I don't know where else a tourist would stay, unless they were gay and wanted to stay in the gay barrio: Plaza Almeda de Hercules. Santa Cruz is a... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Step back in time and you are in the Barrio Santa Cruz. Part of the Barrio was the old Jewish Quarter before the massacre of 1391 and the Expulsion Edict of 1492, when all the Jews were forced to leave. It still has its old world charm with twisting, narrow walkways--cars are few due to the narrowness of the streets.... More

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Maidstone, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

If going to stay anywhere in Seville it's this Barrio. Narrow streets,bars,shops and Tapas bars are in abundance here,plenty for everyone even on a Saturday night.This is and was for me a very romantic place because it was sooooo beautiful.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Great explanation from our guide-lots of stories about the plazas and narrow streets We enjoyed the whole experience

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Herts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Beautiful, especially the smell of orange blossom! Find the Plaza de Santa Cruz, really lovely to sit and enjoy. Murillo gardens are stunning, and best of all great tapas and cerveza for a few euro. Superb xxx

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