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Parish Church of Santa Cruz
CultureVisit: ~30 min
Church at Calle de Atocha 6, on the corner with Santo Tomás, in the Sol neighbourhood. The parish grew out of a medieval hermitage, but the present church, Neo-Gothic and Neo-Mudéjar in exposed brick with horseshoe arches, was built between 1889 and 1902 under the direction of Francisco de Cubas, after the old one was demolished in 1868. Its bell tower, about 55 metres tall, was for a time among the tallest in the city and offers guided visits with views. It has been a Bien de Interés Cultural since 1982.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Parish Church of Santa Cruz: 2 missions
- Compare styles on the façadeLook at the façade and tell the Neo-Gothic elements from the Neo-Mudéjar ones, such as the exposed brick and horseshoe arches.
- See the Neo-Mudéjar bell towerFrom the corner of Atocha and Santo Tomás, look up and photograph the brick tower with its horseshoe arches.
Near Parish Church of Santa Cruz
Municipal Printing House - Book Arts86 m awayLa Campana139 m awayThe Street Sweeper154 m awayPlaza Mayor211 m awayCasa Revuelta222 m awaySobrino de Botín237 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Parish Church of Santa Cruz?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.