Almost nothing was on Isla de la Cartuga besides an old monastery
and an old ceramics factory up until the start of the 1990s, when
the area was transformed due to the Expo of 1992. New buildings
and roads in Isla de la Cartuga changed this part of Seville into
one of the most modern parts of Seville, which attracted a lot
of Companies to set up office here.
The Engineering Department
of Seville’s University
One can stroll around this area which is considered the most interesting
parts of the city. First you can admire the walls of the Reales
Alcazares which are covered by vines and creepers that lead up
to the battlements and the places is surrounded by ancient trees.
Along the Callegun del Agua which is at the edge of the Santa Cruz
area, one can admire the beautiful squares with their orange trees
and small pubs. Keep walking until you come to Iglesia de Santa
Cruz, which is near the Plaza de la Alfalfa and you can start a
lovely walk from here through the small labyrinthine streets of
the Juderia area.
Near the Ronda Histurica are the streets known as Navarros, Santiago
and the Iguilas and near the gates of La Carne y Osaria which has
several churches like the the San Esteban and is well worth seeing.
The streets of Juderia where the Hebrews and Jews lived, have brought
their own charm to this part and one can admire the interesting
neighbourhoods. Churches to admire are Santa Catalina, Los Terceros
and San Roman.
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