What to See in Triana: one of Seville's Great Attractions

Triana is a neighborhood just across the Guadalquivir River from the historic center, and it has so much character that it could be considered a small city within Seville. Here, the accent sounds sweeter, the facades are very colorful, and life is lived on the street.

Want to know everything there is to see in Triana? Well, get ready because you can get everywhere on foot after crossing its famous bridge.

History and tradition of the Triana neighborhood

Triana has a history that encompasses a large part of the art of Andalusia and also of Spain. The tiles that decorate the autonomous community came from its workshops, and its potters, sailors, and gypsies shaped the identity of the neighborhood.

For centuries, the first saetas were sung here —those prayers that are intoned during Holy Week— and the first measures of flamenco were forged, the real one, the one that was born in the courtyards and taverns before reaching the stages. In case you didn’t know, its three pillars are the cante —the voice—, the toque —the flamenco guitar— and the baile —the dance. And many of the great cantaores and bailaores who marked the history of this art came from Triana. There must be a reason, right?

The devotion to the Esperanza de Triana, one of the most beloved images of Seville, was also born in its streets. Its brotherhood—with centuries of history—travels through the neighborhood every Holy Week accompanied by thousands of people who cry, sing, and pray as the Virgin passes.

And there’s more! The Carmen festivities, the Velá de Santa Ana, or any night of cante in a flamenco club manage to keep Triana alive. If you are interested in soaking up all that historical and cultural context, a free tour of Seville that includes Triana is one of the best ways to get closer to its origins.

And now let’s go with the most interesting thing: what to see in the Triana neighborhood in Seville.

What to see in Triana in Seville

Cross the Triana Bridge, also known as the Isabel II Bridge, and get ready to step into a place totally different from the center of Seville. Your first stop should be the Plaza del Altozano —the heart of the neighborhood— which is presided over by the statues of Pastora Imperio and Juan Belmonte, two universal Trianeros.

From there, the Calle San Jacinto starts, full of shops and bars, and also the mythical Calle Betis, which runs parallel to the Guadalquivir. Take advantage of coming with good weather —you know what the weather is like in Seville— and enjoy watching a sunset from here. When the sun goes down, it tinges the river with golden tones, and the reflection of the houses on this street creates one of the most beautiful postcards in the city.

Also visit the Church of Santa Ana, known as the «Cathedral of Triana», a jewel of the 13th century. And don’t miss the exterior of the Triana Market, built on the remains of the old Castillo de San Jorge and the former headquarters of the Inquisition.

And if you feel like seeing another side of the city afterwards, cross the river again and sign up for the tour of the Sevilla FC stadium, a different but highly recommended experience.

Gastronomy and typical bars in Triana

The gastronomic offer of this neighborhood is as full as the list of things to see in Triana that we have just released up there. And it is that here the bars are not only places to eat: they are temples for meeting, tapas and after-dinner conversations.

Calle San Jacinto is the best place to snack, it has taverns as classic as Blanca Paloma, Las Golondrinas or Casa Ruperto, where tapas are served with the same art as a fandango is sung. Don’t leave without trying the pringá, the sirloin with whiskey or some spinach with chickpeas, three essentials of Sevillian cuisine.

If you cross towards Calle Betis, you can accompany lunch or dinner with views of the Guadalquivir and the Torre del Oro. On terraces such as Abades Triana or Mariatrifulca, you can enjoy a good fried fish, some homemade croquettes or a glass of very fresh manzanilla.

And speaking of eating, you can’t miss the Triana Market —which we talked about before—. In it you will find stalls with fresh products and small bars where you can taste everything from montaditos to a Cordovan flamenquín or some cod pavías.

And if you fancy something with more adrenaline afterwards, you can try karting in Seville, a fun way to spend the afternoon before thinking about where to have dinner in Triana.

Other things to do in Triana yes or yes

In addition to touring its streets, trying its food and crossing the Puente de Isabel II a thousand times to see the sunset, the neighborhood keeps other plans that you cannot leave out of your list of what to see in Triana.

One of them is the Paseo de Arte market, which is set up every Saturday and Sunday morning on the banks of the Guadalquivir —between the Triana Bridge and the Torre del Oro—. It is a tour in which artists exhibit their works: paintings, engravings, ceramics and handmade crafts. The perfect place to buy an original souvenir!

Another essential stop is the Triana Ceramics Center, located on Calle Callao, on the remains of an old factory. Inside you will discover how the ceramics that made the neighborhood famous were molded and decorated, with original ovens and molds that are preserved as is. It is a short tour, but very interesting to understand why pottery is part of Triana’s DNA.

And of course, talking about Triana without mentioning flamenco would be unforgivable. Here you can experience it in the first person in places like Casa Anselma, Sala Flamenco Triana or Teatro Flamenco Triana, where every night there are artists filling the stage.

If you feel like taking a getaway when you finish your route of essentials to see in Triana, just 25 minutes away by car is Los Palacios y Villafranca, a charming municipality with a gastronomy recognized throughout the province where you can try traditional stews, have tapas in its bars and stroll through its old town.

Come and discover all the charms of Triana

We’re not going to fool you… Triana is a neighborhood made to walk. Therefore, nothing better than staying close and not depending on any type of transport to get here. Crossing the bridge in the morning, seeing how the neighborhood wakes up and walking back at the end of the day is part of its charm.

And you’re in luck, because at WAOU RENTALS we have a lot of accommodations in Santa Cruz and in the surroundings of Triana. When booking with us, you are not only choosing one of the best locations in the city, but you are also choosing the best amenities and quality.

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