Defining Triana without falling into commonplaces and hackneyed phrases is becoming difficult. Everything has already been said about this seafaring neighborhood with a strong flamenco tradition, gypsy roots, cradle of pottery and home to renowned artists.
In short, although it is not located on the monumental shore, Triana exudes a uniqueness that is difficult to explain in words. Neither Sevillanas, poetry or photographs (nor successful celebrations such as the Velá de Triana) can do justice to the atmosphere you breathe when you cross the bridge.
Triana values its tradition at every step and gives it to the passerby through these essential corners.
1. Triana Bridge
Declared a National Historic Monument on April 13, 1976, the Isabel II Bridge, popularly known as the Triana Bridge, is one of the emblematic places for Sevillians and a must-see for any tourist.
It is the oldest iron bridge preserved in Spain and was the work of the engineers Gustavo Steinacher and Ferdinand Bernadet. The castings, however, were ordered to be built in the workshop of the Bonaplata brothers in Seville.
2. Little Chapel of Carmen
Crossing the Triana Bridge means coming across this small chapel dedicated to the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of sailors . A work of the excellent architect Anibal Gonzalez that serves as the headquarters of the Brotherhood of Glory and whose glazed grille allows worship permanently.
3. Triana Ceramics Center
The Triana Ceramics Center began its journey as a center for reception, interpretation and structuring of the visit to the neighborhood of Triana in 2014. Since then, it has wanted to highlight the pottery tradition of the popular Sevillian neighborhood as well as its spatial, ethnological and anthropological value.
All the elements that make up the center are shown in their original context. Thus, the kilns have been restored and the routes and relationships of the different professions that coexisted in this space are preserved. Two floors make up this enclave, which has a permanent exhibition, a visit to the remains, a specialized documentation center as well as a place for the interpretation and guidance of tourist itineraries in the neighborhood.
Its location is not by chance either. The CCT is located on the pottery complex that once served as the headquarters of the historic company Cerámica Santa Ana-Rodríguez Díaz S.L.
4. Selva Coffee, specialty coffee in the neighborhood
Triana has witnessed history and its conjunctural changes at the same time without renouncing to the tradition that characterizes its idiosyncrasy. And the appearance of new spaces is not an obstacle to stop extolling its possibilities.
Selva Coffee is the first specialty coffee shop in the neighborhood and a real promise: the cups of coffee you drink here will make your mornings even better. They also serve cakes, cookies and other sweet treats and hold workshops, tastings and parties like this one.
5. Art Walk
Every Saturday and Sunday, the Paseo de Nuestra Señora de la O hosts one of the most picturesque and lively street markets in the city. Paseo del Arte invites strollers to lose themselves among illustrations, fashion and crafts on the banks of the Guadalquivir. A seamless preview to the beer angelus that will inspire you.
6. Triana Market
The purest neighborhood atmosphere is condensed in this place. Neighbors, curious, tourists and lovers of Triana meet every day to see the food stalls, flowers, ceramics or the varied culinary offerings of small businesses that are housed inside.
The remains of the Castle of San Jorge, located on the first floor of the market, provide a unique historical touch that allows visitors to connect with the past of Seville while enjoying shopping and dining.
The Triana Market is, without a doubt, a must-see in Seville, not only for its range of products and gastronomic delights, but also for its rich history and its role as a cultural and social hub in the Triana neighborhood.
7. Castle of San Jorge
Although it is one of the most important enclaves in the history of Seville, few stop at the Castillo de San Jorge. Including this visit in the tourist routes means facing one of the darkest periods (but also of greater history and scope) of the Sevillian capital.
Visigoth fortification and headquarters of the Spanish Holy Inquisition since 1481 would be demolished centuries later in order to expand the Plaza del Altozano and create the food market.
8. Corrales de vecinos
Possibly the least known part of the Triana neighborhood but of fundamental architecture to understand its history are the corrales de vecinos. Some of them preserve their aesthetics as they were in the past and are valuable examples of these structures around which people used to live. The Casa de las Flores, today a small vacation home, is one of the most popular.
In the autumn of 2022 the City Council of Seville carried out an initiative to visit them and enhance their value. A cultural event for those who have a special interest in these spaces.
9. Royal Parish Church of Santa Ana
The construction of this temple dates back to 1266 and makes it the oldest church in Seville. When it was built, Triana was only a small village created by the monarch around the Castle of San Jorge.
It is for this reason that the church was fortified in its beginnings, as it was the first to be built outside the walls after the reconquest. Some battlements of the roofs are still preserved from this period.
10. San Jacinto
This street that formerly communicated Seville with the Aljarafe, today is the nerve center of leisure in Triana . Dozens of bars, restaurants, cafes, ice cream parlors and businesses of all life are concentrated in this busy Sevillian street.
11. Betis Street
The charm of its colorful facades have turned this Triana street into one of the most photographed in Seville. It is also famous for its cocktail bars, the terraces on the banks of the Guadalquivir and the views of the most monumental area of the city.
12. Alley of the Inquisition
Next to the Castle of San Jorge, this narrow alley of 35 meters communicates with the Paseo de la O. Prisoners who were either going to be tried or who had already been condemned and were taken to the stake were led through it.
13. Paseo de la O
In contrast to the opposite bank, this promenade is a haven of peace that runs parallel to the river bank. Not surprisingly, the Paseo de la O will undergo a complete remodeling that seeks to rearrange this part of the bank and its connection with Betis street giving the place of shadows, vegetation, viewpoints and meeting places and celebration.
14. First class gastronomy for all budgets
De la O
De la O is, in our opinion, one of the best restaurants in Seville. And it is not a trivial statement, the good gastronomic taste and its appearance, a haven of peace next to the Guadalquivir, promise unforgettable evenings.
📍 Paseo de Nuestra Señora de la O, 29
Maria Trifulca
At least once in a lifetime it is worth going up to this lighthouse to enjoy one of the most impressive views of Seville on a full stomach.
In 1924 it was inaugurated as a passenger station and freight depot on the route between Seville and Sanlúcar de Barrameda. The restaurant is located in front of the little chapel of Carmen, at the beginning of the Isabel II bridge.
📍 Triana Bridge, Plaza del Altozano, 1
Blanca Paloma
Another essential temple as far as the palate is concerned. To come to Triana and not pass by here is clearly a gastronomic sin. In Blanca Paloma the flavors of all life commune in an incomparable atmosphere.
The reader should know, in any case, that reservations are not allowed and it is a very busy restaurant. It is necessary to arrive in good time and avoid long queues.
📍 c/ San Jacinto, 49
Las Golondrinas
Las Golondrinas is an already more than reputed corner of Triana. An authentic place that preserves its traditional atmosphere and prepares sensational tapas. A good example of this are its popular mushrooms with aioli, one of the most famous dishes of this place and also of the whole capital. How do they look? grilled and topped with a layer of green aioli.
📍 c/ Antillano Campos, 26 | c/ Pagés del Corro, 76
Bar Juan Carlos
Those who know how to appreciate a good cheese, beer pairing included, will find delicacies in this legendary space that is Bar Juan Carlos. At number 6 Febo Street, this gastronomic mecca is home to a place where cheese is the protagonist. More than 100 varieties that you can marinate with its wide range of beers.
📍 c/ Febo, 6
Freiduría Alboreá
In the main artery of Triana, Alboreá has a large terrace to enjoy the unmistakable vitality of San Jacinto while tasting a good fried fish. In addition, as in any good frying, here could not miss some shrimp omelettes that we strongly recommend.
📍 c/ San Jacinto, 28
Casa Ruperto
This beer cradle meets all the requirements for you to repeat. Although it is true that beer is not their main attraction, they will go perfectly with their delicious pajaritos .
For future diners who are not familiar with this concept, they are fried quails whose secret we will not reveal. The terrace is always lively and, like many of our proposals, retains its traditional aluminum bar.
📍 Santa Cecilia Avenue, 2
Manu Jara
Manu Jara is synonymous with French haute patisserie. This is more than enough to stop by any of its establishments. Its offer includes the infallible classics (mille-feuille, éclairs or palmeritas) but also signature creations that will captivate you.
In Manu Jara they carry by flag their emblematic croissants with butter brought from Normandy. Although they also do the same with their brownies or their recent creation with Bolas: the palm tree ice cream.
📍 c/ Pureza, 5
15. EmPEÑAdos por Sevilla: free flamenco at Cantes al Aire
To the timeless offer offered by the Triana neighborhood, it is worth adding some seasonal proposals or initiatives such as ‘EmPEÑAdos por Sevilla’, which seeks to promote and enhance the value of flamenco in the city.
The Unión de Peñas Flamencas of the city will offer free performances in their spaces throughout the year. Cantes al Aire, in the Triana neighborhood, has scheduled the following events:
- Antonio Fernández on February 20 at 8:30 pm.
- And Carmen Picón on March 20 at the same time, 20:30.
16. Neighborhood Festivities: Velá de Santa Ana
The neighborhood of Triana, in addition to its virtues and tourist attractions, reserves an essential summer event: the Velá de Santa Ana. On this bank of the Guadalquivir, at the end of July, a wide range of activities are held, from its popular cucaña, pottery markets, sports competitions, theaters and concerts in the Plaza del Atozano.
Triana is decorated every year with lights, lanterns and booths to host this traditional event whose origins date back to an ancient pilgrimage dedicated to the patrons Santiago and Santa Ana. An essential of Triana to which you must go if your visit to the city coincides with the dates in question.