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.
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Arenal |
| The former Jewish Quarter, this has winding cobbled streets, hidden squares, and flower-filled balconies, as well as being home to Seville’s two main monuments: the Cathedral and Alcazar. More> | Former home of the city’s port, from where trading ships sailed to the New World. These days, it’s a well-heeled barrio with some cultural and historic gems. More> | |
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| Alameda | |
Centre |
| Home to trendy bars, vegetarian restaurants, and hip all-in-one bar-gallery-stores. Great for hanging out and people-watching. more> | Focused around the main shopping streets of Sierpes, Cuna and Velazquez/Tetuan, and Plaza Nueva, this is great for high-quality Spanish-made leather shoes, boots and bags, as well as traditional fans and shawls. more> | |
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| Macarena | |
Triana |
| An authentic Seville barrio with many recently restored buildings, also home to artists’ corrales (shared courtyards), Moorish city walls and a famous flea market. more> | Famous for having its own identity, its azulejos (ceramic tiles), sailors, bullfighters and flamenco artists. more> | |
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| La Cartuja | |
Los Remedios |
| Home to the Expo 92, which now houses a technology park, university buildings and offices, as well the La Cartuja monastery, now a contemporary art centre. more> | The most modern part of Seville, with large residential blocks, smart clothes stores, and home to the Feria de Abril. more> | |
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