(Translated by Google) This castle is located on top of the extensive Jebel Marjago, on the Gulf of Oran. Its strategic location has helped keep its shape intact despite the years. Santa Cruz Castle, is one of three castles in Oran, the second largest coastal city in Algeria; The other two castles are the Citadel de la Mon on the western edge of the port and the Citadel of San Felipe, an alternative to the old Citadel of Saints known in Spanish as Castillo de los Santos, in the center of Oran. The three castles are connected by tunnels. The fortress of Santa Cruz was built between 1577 and 1604 by the Spaniards on the Gulf of Oran in the Mediterranean, at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level. In 1831, the French occupied Oran and the citadel. There is a small chapel, known as the Chapel of Santa Cruz, near the castle. This chapel was renovated and a tower was built, with a statue of the Virgin Mary on it, and it is said to be a replica of the one in the Dam de la Garde in Marseille, nicknamed Notre Dame de Salou de Santa Cruz. It was said that the construction of the fort required moving the stones on the cliffs through winding and difficult paths and all the necessary materials: iron, wood, sand, lime, water, etc. were brought from the plateau-shaped port road. Also, the Spaniards did not hesitate in 1509, to improve the defense of the fortress located on Mount Aïdour, which was repeatedly destroyed in fierce fighting. Built between 1577 and 1604, the Spaniards had to extend the cut more deeply to ensure security in the fort. Unfortunately this is not a state for the first time that these fortifications that confront us today. Several attacks and intentional damage have required major and successive restorations, and even changes in the use of many stores and cinemas. (Original) تقع هذه القلعة على قمة من جبل المرجاجو الواسع النطاق، على خليج وهران. وقد ساعد موقعها الاستراتيجي في الحفاظ على شكلها سليما رغم السنين. قلعة سانتا كروز، هي واحدة من ثلاث قلاع في وهران، ثاني أكبر مدينة ساحلية في الجزائر؛ القلعتان الأخرتان هما قلعة دى لا مون على الحافة الغربية للميناء وقلعة سان فيليب، بديلة لقلعة القديسسين القديمة التي تشتهر بالإسبانية بكاستيلو دى لوس سانتوس، وسط وهران. تتصل القلاع الثلاث عن طريق أنفاق. بُنيت قلعة سانتا كروز ما بين 1577 و1604 على يد الإسبان على خليج وهران في البحر المتوسط، على ارتفاع 400 متر فوق سطح البحر. عام 1831، احتل الفرنسيون وهران والقلعة. يوجد مصلى صغير، يعرف بمصلى سانتا كروز، على مقربة من القلعة. هذا المصلى تم تجديده وبناء برج، عليه تمثال لمريم العذراء، ويقال أنه نسخة طبق الأصل من ذلك الموجود في دام دى لا غارد في مارسيليا، الملقب بنوتر دام دو سالو دى سانتا كروز. قيل إن بناء الحصن تطلب نقل الحجارة على المنحدرات من خلال مسارات متعرجة وصعبة كما تم جلب جميع المواد اللازمة: الحديد والخشب والرمل والجير، والمياه، وما إلى ذلك من طريق الميناء الذي على شكل هضبة. أيضا، فإن الأسبان لم يترددوا في 1509، لتحسين وضع الدفاع عن القلعة تقع على جبل Aïdour، التي دمرت مرارا وتكرارا في قتال شرس. بنيت بين عامي 1577 و 1604، وكان الأسبان لتمديد خفض أكثر عمقا لضمان الأمن في الحصن. للأسف هذه ليست دولة لأول مرة أن هذه التحصينات التي تواجهنا اليوم. وقد تطلبت عدة هجمات والضرر المتعمد ترميم كبيرة ومتتالية، وحتى التغييرات في استخدام العديد من المتاجر ودور السينما.

A small church, known as the Basilica of Santa Cruz, stands near the castle. This chapel has been renovated with a tower, which contains a colossal statue of the Virgin Mary, said to be a replica of the statue in Notre Dame de la Garde in Marseille.

very beautiful place with a dominant view of Oran an exceptional view of the sea and the whole city, the only downside when we arrived is closed because the building closes at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, we need more information here on opening hours and closing times. The fort of Santa-Cruz was built between 1577 and 1604 by the Spaniards on the heights of Mount Murdjajo, which overlooks the city. The fort is on the crest of the mountain 400 meters above sea level. The fort is intended to house the soldiers. The Spanish general and governor of Oran, had apartments. The fort has three rainwater tanks, the largest had a capacity of 300,000 liters.

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Looking at Oran from above, gives me chills ! The best place in Oran ! I highly recomand !

(Translated by Google) I didn't understand why they went back to its restoration.... the important thing is just a church and overlooking the whole of Oran (Original) ما فهمتش علاش عاودو دارولها ترميم ....المهم مجرد كنيسة و تطل على وهران كامل

(Translated by Google) A touristic area par excellence, lacking reception centers or shops, only a small car park, a quiet and beautiful place, a stunning view of the city of Oran, on the top of the mountain, also overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. (Original) منطقة سياحية بامتياز تفتقد لمراكز استقبال او محلات فقط موقف سيارات صغير مكان هادئ وجميل منظر خلاب لمدينة وهران في اعالي الجبل المطل كذلك للبحر الابيض المتوسط

Amazing views over the city of oran

(Translated by Google) Great tourist attraction A wonderful tourist attraction par excellence (Original) معلم سياحي رائع A wonderful tourist attraction par excellence

Amazing structure and beautiful architecture that is located in a wonderful place.. I really love it

Very old

(Translated by Google) Magnificent place steeped in history. An incredible view. To do absolutely during your stay in Oran !! (Original) Magnifique lieu chargé d'histoire. Une vue incroyable. A faire absolument lors de votre séjour à Oran !!

Has a nice view and it's eazy to access using the cable-car (Teleferique).

A wonderful place and what made it even more beautiful is that it is in Algeria

I love it

Beautiful place and very historical, when in it u forget being in Algeria at all. Highly recommended for family and friends and history lovers. Place of worship for Christians and well reserved historical monument.

Beautiful place and very historical, when in it u forget being in Algeria at all. Highly recommended for family and friends and history lovers. Place of worship for Christians and well reserved historical monument.

Wonderful place and bieutiful view above the city oran .