Seville Districts or Barrios
Seville has very distinct areas, or barrios, from the historic Barrio Santa Cruz, to bohemian Alameda, and down-to-earth Triana. This is our guide to the main areas which you will want to visit in the city.
If you follow the street eastwards away from the Setas, passing Plaza Cristo de Burgos, the next area you arrive in is Santa Catalina barrio (neighbourhood).
This barrio (neighbourhood) is next to the main shopping area, and is centred around Metropol Parasol, the vast wooden waffle structure… More →
Alfalfa barrio (neighbourhood) is located between Plaza Encarnacion, and Plaza Cristo de Burgos, and Santa Cruz. Encompassing Soho Benita, it is an area of narrow streets with small, independent… More →
Fifteen years ago, Seville's more louche inhabitants (think ladies of the night, men in frocks, and controlled substances) inhabited the Alameda, which lies to the north of the centre. Now it's… More →
Tucked in between Avenida de la Constitucion and the river, El Arenal was home to the city's port, from where ships sailed to the New World - hence its name, from arena (sand), on the then-tidal… More →
This is the first barrio (area or neighbourhood) tourists head for, and with good reason. It is the most picturesque and delightful part of the city, with narrow winding cobbled streets and… More →
Famous for having its own strong identity - it's known in Seville as "the independent republic of Triana" - this district is celebrated for its azulejos (ceramic tiles), made in workshops here… More →
Next to the Alameda, this is an authentic Seville barrio; although many houses have been restored and smartened up in recent years to attract young professional types, thankfully it hasn't gone… More →
Home to the Exposición Universal 1992,known as Expo 92, this area to the north of Triana now houses a technology park; La Cartuja, a 15th-century monastery which has a contemporary art centre;… More →
Los Remedios is an area of wide, straight avenues (strangely for Seville, with its narrow, windy streets) and large blocks of modern flats inhabited by the smarter end of society - this is the… More →
This area is between Plaza de Encarnacion and Plaza Nueva, and its main attraction is the shopping zone around calles Sierpes, Cuna and Velazquez/Tetuan. Come here to find excellent quality… More →
Iconic buildings can bring a new lease of life to an area – as is the case with Seville and Metropol Parasol
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