Description of the attraction
Triana is one of the districts of Seville, located in its western part and stretching along the right bank of the Guadalquivir River. But, in addition to the fact that Triana is an administrative unit, it is also a historical place that has its own culture and traditions.
Legend has it that the first settlement was founded here as a colony of the Roman emperor Trajan, from whose name the subsequent name of this area originated. According to another version, the name Triana is based on two words: the Latin "three" (tri) and the Celtiberian ana - "river", denoting the three branches of the river, into which the Guadalquivir is divided in this place.
For a long time, the Triana area served as a defensive function - it served as a defense for Seville from the west. Being located close to the river, the area has been hit by floods on several occasions, causing serious damage to its residents.
The Triana area is connected to the center of Seville by a bridge over the Guadalquivir dedicated to Queen Isabella II. The bridge was built between 1845 and 1852 by the design of Gustavo Steinacer and Ferdinando Bennetot. On its western side is the picturesque Chapel del Carmen, built in the Renaissance and Mudejar styles by Anibal Gonzalez in 1927 and considered one of the symbols of the area.
The Triana area is famous for its pottery workshops. It is here that the best ceramics in all of Spain are produced. In Triana, flamenco culture is highly praised - there is even a monument dedicated to a gypsy flamenco dancer. The Triana area also hosts its own festivals, among which the most popular are the Vela Santana festival dedicated to St. Anne and the fair.
