Triana

Welcome to Triana, a district that many locals affectionately refer to as an independent republic. To understand Seville, one must understand that the city is divided not just by the waters of the Guadalquivir, but by a distinct…

We begin our physical exploration at the Puente de Isabel II, though you will almost exclusively hear it called the Triana Bridge. Completed in 1852, this is the oldest iron bridge in Spain, a magnificent example of…

Directly at the end of the bridge, we find the Mercado de Triana. While it appears to be a typical, albeit bustling, Spanish food market, the ground beneath your feet holds a much darker history. …

Just adjacent to the market is the Callejón de la Inquisición, or the Alley of the Inquisition. This narrow, atmospheric passage was the route through which prisoners were led from the dungeons of the castle to the courts, and…

Triana has been synonymous with ceramics since Roman times, largely due to the high quality of the clay found along the banks of the Guadalquivir. The Centro Cerámica Triana, located in the former Santa Ana pottery factory, is…

We now stroll along Calle Betis, perhaps the most iconic street in Triana, which runs parallel to the river. This promenade is famous for its picturesque, brightly colored facades that seem to rise directly from the water when…

Deep in the heart of the district lies the Real Parroquia de Señora Santa Ana, often called the 'Cathedral of Triana'. This church is a masterpiece of Gothic-Mudejar architecture, commissioned by King Alfonso X the Wise in 1276…

As we conclude our walk through Triana, we find ourselves at the southern end of Calle Betis, looking back toward the bridge. We have traveled from the technical innovation of the iron bridge to the somber depths of the…