Puente de Triana

The Triana Bridge (Puente de Triana), also known as Elizabeth II Bridge (Puente de Isabel II), was built in Seville between 1845 and 1852. This bridge replaced the Puente de Barcas (literally, “Boats Bridge”), which for centuries linked the Arenal and the Triana districts, near the ancient Castle of St. George.

Puente de Triana is a modern iron bridge which was the first of its kind to be permanently installed in Seville. Previous bridges were above floating river boats, which were connected by wooden panels. The Arabs, who built the Puente de Barcas during their stay in Seville, followed this principle because of the wide variation in water level.

The construction of the current bridge was granted by Elizabeth II to the French architects Gustavo Steinacher and Ferdinand Bennetot. They had already designed the plans for a bridge in Paris or in El Puerto de Santa María. The official opening took place on 23 February 1852 with a military parade.

In 1976 the Triana Bridge was declared a National Cultural Heritage and, a year later, a reconstruction was carried out. However, only the top element was replaced by one support, so that the pillars are no longer exposed to high loads.

Undoubtedly, the Puente de Triana, in Seville, is one of the attractions you should stop by during your stay in the city. Cross it and look from there at the wonderful views of the Guadalquivir River and the colourful buildings of Triana. Once you are here, there are many things to do in Triana.

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