Santa Cruz chapel, Religious chapel at Fort Santa Cruz in Oran, Algeria.
The Santa Cruz Chapel stands on a rocky outcrop called Murdjajo, 400 meters above sea level, next to the military fortifications of Oran.
The chapel was constructed in 1850 during a cholera epidemic, when local residents sought protection through prayers to the Virgin Mary.
Each year until 1962, residents of Oran climbed the mountain path to the chapel on Ascension Day for a traditional pilgrimage.
The chapel remains open to visitors who can reach it through paths leading up from the city, offering views of the Mediterranean Sea and port.
A water collection system within the fort complex can store 300,000 liters, supporting the chapel and fortress during periods of limited access.
Location: Oran
Inception: 1850
GPS coordinates: 35.70980,-0.66335
Latest update: March 12, 2025 10:57
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