Fort de Santa Cruz, Oran

Name: Fort de Santa Cruz
Address: Oran, Algeria
Telephone: +213 43 60 66 18

#7 among attractions in Oran

Historical place, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Santa Cruz Fort is one of the three forts in Oran, the second largest port city of Algeria; the other two forts are Fort de la Moune at the western end of the port and Fort Saint-Philippe, a replacement of the old castle of the Saints known in Spanish as Castillo de los Santos, at the centre of Oran. The three forts are connected by tunnels. Fort Santa Cruz was built between 1577 and 1604 by the Spaniards on the Pic d’Aidour above Gulf of Oran in the Mediterranean Sea, at an elevation of above 400 metres. In 1831, the French occupied Oran and the fort. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°42'35"N, 0°39'49"W

Address

Oran Algeria

Contact

+213 43 60 66 18

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Day trips

Fort de Santa Cruz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ahmed Zabana National Museum, Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran, Hassan Pasha Mosque, Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque.

1.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Ahmed Zabana National Museum, Oran
36 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oran, the vibrant second largest city of Algeria, lies the Ahmed Zabana National Museum, a cultural beacon that offers visitors an opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of Algeria's history.
1.2 miSE
Church
Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran, Oran
30 min walk • Rising majestically in the coastal city of Oran, Algeria, the Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran is a testament to the city's rich history and cultural diversity. This former Roman Catholic church, often simply referred to as the Sacré-Cœur Cathedral, stands as a...
0.6 miSE
Mosque
Hassan Pasha Mosque, Oran
16 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Oran, Algeria, the Hassan Pasha Mosque stands as a serene sanctuary and a striking example of Ottoman architecture. This historic mosque, also known as the "Grande Mosquée d'Oran," was constructed in 1796 during the rule of the Bey of...
1 miSE
Synagogue
Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque, Oran
26 min walk • The Abdullah Ibn Salam Mosque, located in the heart of the city of Oran in Algeria, is a unique place of worship with a rich and complex history. Although it currently serves as a mosque, this building has a past as a synagogue, making it a witness to the region's...
0.8 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place, Palace
Bey Palace, Oran
22 min walk • Bey's Palace is a historic palace in Oran, Algeria dating back to the Ottoman era. It was a residence of the ruler who belonged to the Western Baylik. The palace is situated in Sidi al-Houari, near the mount Marjaju, and it is categorized as a national heritage.
0.9 miNE
Harbor
Port of Wahran, Oran
23 min walk • The Port of Wahran or Port of Oran is an Algerian port in the west of the country and exactly in the city of Oran, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and is considered one of the important ports in each of the fields of trade and marine transportation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort de Santa Cruz?

Nearby attractions include Hassan Pasha Mosque, Oran (16 min walk), Bey Palace, Oran (22 min walk), Port of Wahran, Oran (23 min walk).

How to get to Fort de Santa Cruz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort de Santa Cruz:

Tram

ساحة أول نوفمبر • Lines: Tramway d'Oran Aller, Tramway d'Oran Retour (24 min walk)
Place Mokrani • Lines: Tramway d'Oran Aller, Tramway d'Oran Retour (25 min walk)

Ferry

Oran وهران (27 min walk)

Fort de Santa Cruz, Oran

Facts and practical information

Fort de Santa Cruz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ahmed Zabana National Museum, Oran

Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran, Oran

Hassan Pasha Mosque, Oran

Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque, Oran

Bey Palace, Oran

Port of Wahran, Oran

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort de Santa Cruz?

How to get to Fort de Santa Cruz by public transport?