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Fort of Santa Cruz

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Fortress

One of the Best Places To Visits in Oran


Address

كنيسة سانتا كروز، Oran, Algeria

Website

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Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 7 PM

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  • 5/5 Abdelfetah K. 2 years ago on Google
    So beautiful, you can not go to Oran without visiting Santa Cruz. When people say Oran we directly think about Santa Cruz a part of Algerian History. I appreciate this place. It is a Good place to visit and take some memories.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antonis P. 2 months ago on Google • 654 reviews New
    A must visit in Oran! Great view of the city.

  • 5/5 Thinhinane Aminata OULD A. 1 year ago on Google • 62 reviews
    the place not to be missed if you visit Oran, the fort dominates the city and offers a dream view. easy access by car or cable car, a chapel and an esplanade to go around and a fort just upstairs open during the day with all the history of the place inside.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chaim 1 year ago on Google • 43 reviews
    An amazing historical monument to visit freely on your spare time, absolutely gigantic and massive castle perched on the top of the mountain overlooking the beautiful city of Oran and the Mediterranean sea, decently maintained without any major modifications to the interior of the castle, absolutely would go there again!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zineb A. 2 years ago on Google
    Pictures speak for themselves I suppose. The view from up here is phenomenal and makes an amazing background for your selfies 😉 Definitely don't miss paying a visit to this fort if you're visiting Oran. Only thing is there is no bus to come up here. We used heetch service and had to pay 280DZD from place 1er November to the fort and another 280DZD to be dropped back at the same location.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abes A. 1 year ago on Google
    What a place 😍nice, cham and so hight I visited in February with my friends I ve got a lott of pictures to this place if u want to see all of it just text me i ll send it to you guys You must to visit Santa Cruz en Oran state number 31 It far a way but you will not regret for this experience The best vist in winter ther is no hitt ther is no sun 🌞 You be so camfterbel
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadji H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to visit this antique fort witch has a nice view at Oran city 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 (1,312 ft). In 1831, the French occupied Oran and the fort.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Osama M. 11 months ago on Google • 104 reviews
    This is the first place you must visit in Ouran, the view is amazing where you can see the city and the sea from the top You should visit this place in the morning to be able to visit the fort.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken C. 1 year ago on Google • 265 reviews
    Gorgeous old fort and adjacent cathedral. Even though the fort is nice to walk around and there is history here, the highlight is the stupendous view over Oran. You can see everything from the sea to the port yo the city to the countryside beyond. 110 dinars for entry price for adults at the fort.

  • 5/5 bint e. 5 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    It was actually very nice, it's hard to get a taxi there cause there is absolutely zero phone signal but you can ask the guy who stand there to fix you a taxi, he will say yes definitely, very clean place and historically it's a very beautiful place, if you like taking pics absolutely recommend it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wail F. 1 year ago on Google
    The fort itself is currently inaccessible to the public but the view is well-worth the visit. A must-see if you're ik the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Лазар �. 1 year ago on Google
    Great panorama definitely not to miss when you get to Oran.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nesrine S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great natural sceneries, I recommend this place. Unfortunately people still don't respect such places and keep writing on the walls, auch a shame!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amanda K. 3 years ago on Google
    Such great history to relive and see for real an old Fort! Even in the mist it was wonderful! It would be amazing if the Fort can be completely restored. I loved it. Worth the time at about 80DZD.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 younes z. 4 years ago on Google
    I used to come here to my grandparents' home it was just a few meters away. you can watch all the city of Oran around you right from this spot and it's absolutely a great view and worth visiting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 fah “let's learn together” let's learn t. 4 years ago on Google
    I went there on Friday and the place was awesome and the nature wonderful. We found some visitors (most of them are families) were taking pictures or just taking a break to see and enjoy the vue of oran city. The church was clean and calme. The air was refreshing even in summer and the is secured . The only negative points in this place were: 1- no place to park the vehicule the only parking is explored by a person who abused to paie 200 da even for 15 min 2- no souvenir shops The place is highly recommanded 😍😍😍😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dali d. 3 months ago on Google • 175 reviews New
    A beautiful place, unfortunately the church is not in operation. Advice: the toilets are not open.

  • 5/5 AKMCO 8 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    An amazing place to visit. It was a very good experience and everyone there was happy. I would really recommend it. There are also a lot of activities which are nice. Views are immaculate. This is an amazing place

  • 5/5 Fahmey E. 3 months ago on Google • 43 reviews New
    A must visit if you are in Oran. You can get a picturesque view of the city and sea on a clear day.

  • 4/5 Ala B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice view of the town

  • 5/5 Khaled O. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing marvelous place I highly recommend it

  • 4/5 Vanessa H. 10 months ago on Google
    Is a must seen in Oran, the views are great. But there is not information only in Arabic. Security guy helped us a bit in french with the history but I could hardly understand him. Overall is good 👍🏻 is 110 DA

  • 5/5 Rima A. 10 months ago on Google
    Great place to visit not enough service for people, don’t recommend it after 6 pm

  • 5/5 mohamed r. 8 months ago on Google
    Every single detail about this place is amazing. Definitely coming back.

  • 5/5 Oussama A. 9 months ago on Google
    Awesome place for families and friends to have a great trip in the old history of Oran.

  • 5/5 Moussa z. 7 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    As expected nice place you can take beautiful picture there as the place has full view access to the city

  • 5/5 Raouf T. 1 year ago on Google
    Not too big, but the view is amazing!!

  • 3/5 rimbluebooks 1 year ago on Google
    By the time i reached the top i was too exhausted to take pictures besides there were so many people. Maybe try going there very early bfr 9 AM

  • 4/5 Oussama B. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing view to the city of Oran and its sea frontier


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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