Before the Spanish Inquisition that started in the late 15th Century, Santa Cruz served as Seville's Jewish quarter – many of the churches in this neighborhood were originally built as synagogues.

Barrio Santa Cruz served as the city's Jewish quarter prior to the Spanish Inquisition ... making the Barrio Santa Cruz a great escape from the heat of Seville's scorching summer sun.

Seville is all about astonishing architecture ... formerly the minaret of the mosque that stood here – the views over the ...

The Jewish community was forced out of Spain during the 14th century but Santa Cruz has remained one of the most beautiful places in Seville. Aguado highlights that the cathedral, the Alcazar and ...