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Riverside: A walk along the banks of the Guadalquivir
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  • Mahieu
  • By Mahieu on April 10, 2004
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  • Riverside - Sevilla
    by Mahieu
    Start at the Torre del Oro and walk along the Paseo Christobal Colon to Puente Isabel II.
    This is a very nice walk, especially when you are accompanied by the sun. It's not very crowdy and you can sit down on the banks looking the tourist- and other boats sailing by.
    In the late evening, do the walk on the opposite side of the river, in the Triana district. This way, you have splendid sunset-views of the Torre del Oro and the centre of Sevilla.

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  • Directions: Banks of the Guadalquivir
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    Riverside: Walk the other side of the river?
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  • Bwana_Brown
  • Updated By Bwana_Brown on April 5, 2009
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  • A tour-boat heads down-river past the Torre - Sevilla
    A tour-boat heads down-river
    past the Torre
    by Bwana_Brown, 3 more photos
    So far on this day, if we had been playing baseball we would be batting close to zero if we compared actual results achieved to what had been intended! Falling back on my DK Eyewitness Travel Guide, I suggested we try part of the 90-minute walk around old Sevilla that they suggested.

    Because of our location, we would jump aboard half-way through and go in the reverse direction if we crossed the river at Torre del Oro, and then walked up the far shore about half-way to the next bridge downstream (Puente de Isabel II). This would take us past the Torre for a view of both it and the city from across the river before we turned away from the river to sample Sevilla's oldest church (Iglesia Santa Ana built in the 1200s) before returning to the main part of Sevilla again through a very old 'barrio'.

    It sounded like a good idea, but after crossing to the far side, we found the shore lined with 'modern' glass & steel restaurants built for the masses and with little or no character. When we reached the area where we should detour further inland we found that the streets were torn up due to construction work taking place in this 'off-peak' time of the year - so did not even bother. Deciding to cut our losses, we looked up ahead to Puente del Isabel II where we would cross back to the main part of Sevilla. This had turned into another disaster, but at least we found a nice riverfront restaurant for lunch once we made the return crossing! The cold beer tasted good, as I fell back on my motto of "Don't sweat the small stuff"!

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  • Directions: Banks of the Guadalquivir
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    Riverside: Puentes (3)
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  • andal13
  • Updated By andal13 on October 25, 2003
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  • Puente de San Telmo - Sevilla
    Puente de San Telmo
    by andal13
    Another Sevillan bridge is "Puente de San Telmo"; it is one of the oldest bridges, and the one wich has more traffic, because is the most direct way to go from downtown to Triana or other districts. It is also the closest one to Torre del Oro.

    Otro puente sevillano es el Puente de San Telmo, un de los más antiguos y uno de los más transidados, dado que es la vía más directa para ir desde el centro hacia Triana u otros barrios. Es también el más próximo a la Torre del Oro.

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  • Directions: Banks of the Guadalquivir
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    Riverside: Puentes (4)
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  • andal13
  • Updated By andal13 on October 25, 2003
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  • Puente de Triana - Sevilla
    Puente de Triana
    by andal13
    Here you can see a different perspective of "Puente de Isabel II" (also known as "Puente de Triana"): from below. At the riverbank, close to this bridge, there is a small park, where you can have a Spaniard nap under a tree or like I did, have a different view of Sevilla.

    Aquí pueden ver una perspectiva diferente del "Puente de Isabel II" (conocido también como "Puente de Triana"): desde abajo. A orillas del río, cerca de este puente, hay un parquecito en donde pueden dormir la siesta española bajo un árbol, o como hice yo, disfrutar una vista diferente de la ciudad.

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  • Directions: Banks of the Guadalquivir
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    Riverside: Guadalquivir
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  • andal13
  • Updated By andal13 on July 11, 2003
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  • Río Guadalquivir - Sevilla
    Río Guadalquivir
    by andal13
    "Guadalquivir so green
    of ancient oil..."
    Gerardo Diego

    Guadalquivir is the river that goes through Sevilla, and it is absolutely beautiful.

    "Guadalquivir tan verde
    de aceite antiguo..."
    Gerardo Diego

    Guadalquivir, el río que atraviesa Sevilla, es absolutamente espectacular.

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    Riverside: Sculptures
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  • By keeweechic on October 20, 2008
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  • Riverside - Sevilla
    by keeweechic
    Down one end of the boardwalk are two imposing steel structures “Hommage to Tolerance” which was created by the Spanish sculptor Eduardo Chillida in 1992. He was born in 1924 and has created large pieces of work all around the world. He died in 2002.

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  • Address: Paseo Alcalde Marques de Contadero
  • Directions: Banks of the Guadalquivir
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    Riverside: Riverwalk
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  • By keeweechic on October 20, 2008
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  • Riverside - Sevilla
    by keeweechic
    The riverwalk is used for those out for a leisurely walk as well as those with more energy for jogging and cycling. The walk is divided up into 3 tiers which run parallel and passes under an extended arch of the Puente Isabel II Bridge. Several monuments and memorials are contained along this route such as Carmen and Curro Romero.

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  • Address: Paseo Alcalde Marques de Contadero
  • Directions: Banks of the Guadalquivir
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    Riverside: Paseo Alcalde Marques de Contadero
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  • By keeweechic on October 20, 2008
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  • Riverside - Sevilla
    by keeweechic
    This is the lovely walk which stretches along the riverfront running parallel to the Paseo de Cristobal Colon. The popular promenade is lined with many types of trees such as jacarandas, oleanders, and palms providing shade to the benches placed underneath them.

    This part of the city used to be the old dock area The new boardwalk was created as part of the Exposition 92 celebrations.

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  • Address: Paseo Alcalde Marques de Contadero
  • Directions: Banks of the Guadalquivir
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    Riverside: The Guadalquivir River
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  • By keeweechic on October 20, 2008
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  • Riverside - Sevilla
    by keeweechic, 1 more photos
    The Guadalquivir River or the El Rio Guadalquivir was originally name Betis by the Romans and then renamed wadi ak-kabir (Great River or Guadalquivir) by the Arabs. It separates the Triana district to the old town of Seville. Running for 657 kms, it is Spain’s 5th longest river. It is also the country’s only navigable river.

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  • Directions: Banks of the Guadalquivir
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    Riverside: Guadalquivir River trip
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  • datapanik
  • Updated By datapanik on April 15, 2006
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  • Boat waiting on the Guadalquivir quay - Sevilla
    Boat waiting on the
    Guadalquivir quay
    by datapanik, 1 more photos
    Take a break from the heat of the narrow streets of Santa Cruz and take to the river. The boat takes you along the Guadalquivir, turns around and comes back again. During the trip an audio commentary points out sights such as the Triana district on the west bank and the structures created for the '92 Expo but the main enjoyment comes from just gliding along the river. On our particular boat we had a trio of Russian football fans left over from the previous night's UEFA cup match for company. Despite the fact that Sevilla won the match against St.Petersburg comfortably they seemed in good spirits and the warm, sunny weather must have been some compensation for them.

    Boats leave from the quay near the Torre del Oro roughly every half hour (but not precisely - this is Spain!) and the cost is 15 euro.

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  • Directions: Banks of the Guadalquivir near the Torre del Oro
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