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Santa Cruz de Marchena

Festivals in Santa Cruz de Marchena

Festivals in Santa Cruz de Marchena are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa and Fiestas Patronales en Honor a San Agustín

History of Santa Cruz de Marchena

Santa Cruz de Marchena originated in the Al-Andalus period. It was known as Haratalgima, which translates as “mosque district”, due to the location of the high mosque. Together with Bolodu, it made up the Area of Alboloduy. With the Christian conquest, it was one of the first mosques to turn to the Christian faith with the name of Santa Cruz (Holy Cross).

Santa Cruz de Marchena

Santa Cruz de Marchena is one of southern Spain’s typical whitewashed villages, surrounded by plots of orange trees and vines. The Plaza Durcal and its neighbouring areas offer the most interesting historical and artistic heritage in the village. It has about 210 inhabitants.