Triana
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Why go
- Aníbal González’s 1927 Neo-Mudéjar chapel stands at the western end of the Isabel II Bridge; both became a national monument in 1976.
- Browse local crafts and food, including tapas, at Triana Market.
- See ceramics at Museo de la Cerámica de Sevilla, housed in part of the former Santa Ana pottery factory.
- Walk San Jacinto Street, a pedestrian shopping street crossing Triana’s historic quarter.
Don't miss
- Castillo de San Jorge foundationsThe Triana Market basement displays foundations of Castillo de San Jorge and educational exhibits about the Inquisition.Basement of Triana Market
- Christ of the ExpirationThe Chapel of Patrocinio houses Francisco Antonio Ruiz Gijón’s 1682 statue of Christ of the Expiration.Chapel of Patrocinio1682
- Plaza del Altozano monumentsLook for Venancio Blanco’s 1972 statue of bullfighter Juan Belmonte and monuments honouring flamenco arts.Plaza del Altozano1972
Tips for your visit
- Explore pedestrian San Jacinto Street for shopping in the historic quarter.
- Walk Calle Betis along the waterfront for views across the river.
- South of Altozano, Calle Pureza crosses the historic quarter; to explore northern Triana, use its main streets, San Jorge and Castilla.
- On San Jacinto, look for the church that gives the pedestrian shopping street its name, built in 1676 by Matías de Figueroa.
- The Velá de Santa Ana takes place on Betis Street from 21 to 26 July, with sevillanas dancing and roasted sardines; its origins date to the 13th century.
Interesting facts3
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Casa de las Columnas once housed a training institution for seafarers bound for the Americas.
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During the port’s prosperity, Triana had forty pottery and ceramics kilns. They also made ship’s biscuit for sailors’ voyages.
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2005
Triana Market was built in 2005 in Moorish Revival style.
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History
Triana was traditionally home to sailors, workers, potters and industrialists. Its riverside position made it a gateway to the Aljarafe’s cereal, grape and olive-growing country. The 1842 article “Un baile en Triana” helped flamenco gain wider recognition.
- AntiquityRoman remains show that people settled in the area in antiquity.
- 10th centuryHomes clustered around a castle built as a defensive outpost.
- 1171A pontoon bridge connected Triana with Seville and its port.
- 1248Ferdinand III destroyed the citadel and bridge before taking Seville.
- 1481The castle became the Inquisition tribunal’s seat.
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- 19th centuryThe Isabel II Bridge replaced the pontoon crossing.
- Second half of the 20th centuryReconstruction of the Guadalquivir channel system addressed the flooding that had long threatened Triana.
How to get there
- On footFrom Seville’s historic centre, cross the Isabel II Bridge, also called Puente de Triana, to Plaza del Altozano, Triana’s traditional entrance and central hub.
- On footThe San Telmo and Cristo de la Expiración bridges provide alternative connections with the city centre.
Sources: Triana, Seville - Wikipedia · Triana (Sevilla) - Wikipedia · Triana (Sevilla) - Wikipedia · Triana (Séville) - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026
Questions and answers
What is Museo de la Cerámica de Sevilla?
It occupies the former Santa Ana ceramics factory, after the firm moved outside the city.
What can I see at Altozano Square?
Its monuments honour bullfighter Juan Belmonte and flamenco arts.
What is Triana Market’s architectural style?
The market, built in 2005, is in Moorish Revival style.
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