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Street-by-Street: El Arenal

Once home to the port of Seville, El Arenal also
housed the ammunition works and the artillery
headquarters. Now its atmosphere is set by the
city’s bullring, the majestic Plaza de Toros de la
Maestranza. El Arenal is a popular nightlife hub
year-round, but during the bullfighting season (see
p436) the area’s bars and restaurants are especially
packed. The riverfront is dominated by one of 3 . Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza
Seville’s best-known monu ments, the Moorish Torre Seville’s 18th-century bullring, one of
del Oro, while the long, tree-lined promenade Spain’s oldest, has a Baroque façade in
white and ochre.
beside the Paseo de Cristóbal Colón is perfect
for a slow, romantic walk along the Guadalquivir.
C A L L E D E A D R I A N O
Carmen (see p451),
sculpted in bronze,
stands opposite
C A L L E A N T O N I A D Í A Z
the bullring.

D O S D E M AYO

P A S E O D E C R I S T Ó B A L C O L Ó N
Paseo Alcalde
Marqués de
Contadero
The Teatro de la Maestranza, a showpiece
theatre and opera house, was opened in
1991. Home of the Orquesta Sinfónica de
Sevilla, the theatre also features inter national
opera and dance companies.

0 metres 75 The Guadalquivir used to cause catastrophic
0 yards 75 inundations. Following floods in 1947, a barrage
was constructed. Today, tourists enjoy peaceful
boat trips, starting from the Torre del Oro.
For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp571–2 and pp597–8

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