Guadalquivir River and Bridges, Sevilla

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Favorite thing: The Guadalquivir River flows through Sevilla and there are pleasant riverside walks and promenades alongside and the bridges crossing over to the Triana district - with only 2 days in Sevilla we didn't get time to explore this area which is the former fishing quarter of Sevilla.Still ist was nice to look across and see the houses. Our hotel was near the river and a pleasnat 10 minute walk took us past the bull ring and towards the Torre del Oro (Golden Tower) btw this is where the Seilla tour bus can be caught if you want to explore Sevilla the easy way!
The pavement just above the river promenade was lined with orange trees - their lfoliage providing welcome shade for the bus stops in the summmer heat.

Favorite thing: Seville is located on the coast of Guadalquivir river in 85 kilometers from a confluence of the river to Atlantic ocean. It is surprising that from Seville - is far not seaside city, Columbus has gone discover America. I did not know this geographical fact earlier and my respect for Seville as to seaport of the world value have strongly increased.

Favorite thing: In the days of the Roman Empire, the Guadalquivir river becomes important as a means of marine transport, it was navigable from the Atlantic Ocean to the interior of Andalusia, or the port of Seville. Later the Muslims were impressed by its greatness and called it Guadalquivir.
In the 17th century the port lost its importance. And the river sanded.
For the 1992 worldfair the river was restored in its old splendor.
Today you can make boattrips along the river, starting from the Torre del Oro.

Favorite thing: La Barqueta and Alamillo bridge at the end, this are, crossing the river is the Expo 92 area.

Now you can cross them to go to Merida or begin to Silver Route, or to go to Isla Magica, well enough of excuses to cross them lol

Favorite thing: This is called Triana Bridge or Bridge of Isabel II. Here you can see a detail at the entrance of the bridge from Triana part.

We began our tour on the previous oen and finsihed Triana through this one, but whatever you do, do not miss it.

Favorite thing: Walking along this river that crosses Sevilla and takes you to the Atlantic, is also a Historical one, a romantic walk, and from here you can also see some of the best monuemnts of Sevilla (except of course Giralda catedral and reales alcazares)

Favorite thing: Guadalquivir riverbank.

Las orillas del Guadlaquivir.

Fondest memory: I arrived to Sevilla on a winter noon; I asked for a city map at the hotel, and began to walk; I arrived to the riverbank, and I met the mythical Guadalquivir. Walking down the riverbank, I met Torre del Oro, among orange and palm-trees. I kept on walking, and orange trees followed me, showing dozens of golden red oranges!

Llegué a Sevilla en un mediodía invernal; pedí un mapa de la ciudad en el hotel, y comencé a caminar; llegué a las orillas del mítico río Guadalquivir. Caminando a lo largo de la ribera, encontré la Torre del Oro, entre naranjos y palmeras. Seguí caminando, y los naranjos me seguían, exhibiendo docenas de doradas naranjas!!!!

Favorite thing: The first time I was in Sevilla, we made an interesting cruise on the river-boat during the night.
The musicians the were playing music for all the tourists they were there. I mean that they were playin songs for all the groups of stangers they were there. Consequently, we were surprised when we heard them playing greek music.
Later on, they started a competition of games.
Meanwhile, we didn't stop drinking sangria.
The picture was taken during my last visit to Sevilla. Next to me is my husband Radmilo.
Behind us the Torre del Oro.