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q Isla de la Cartuja
Jorge, is largely tasteful
and avoids sensational Map 1 B3. ∑ caac.es @ C1, C2.
images, concluding with Monasterio de Santa María de las
a presentation on human Cuevas: Open Tue–Sun. & 7
rights today. Nearby is Centro Andaluz de Arte Contem-
one of the characteristic poráneo: Tel 95 503 70 70. Open Tue–
streets of the area, the Sun. & (free Tue for EU citizens). Isla
Calle Rodrigo de Triana, Mágica: Tel 902 16 17 16. Open Apr:
named after the Anda- Sat & Sun; May: Thu, Sat & Sun; Jun &
lucían sailor who was Jul: Tue–Sun; Aug–mid-Sep: daily;
mid-Sep–Oct: Sat, Sun. Closed Nov–
the first to sight the mid-Apr. & 7 ∑ islamagica.es
shores of the New World
on Columbus’s voyage The site of Expo ’92 (see pp72–3),
of 1492. this area has since been trans-
The Iglesia de Santa formed into a sprawling complex
Ana, founded in the 13th of exhibition halls, museums and
century, is Triana’s most entertainment and leisure spaces.
Decorative tiles at Centro Cerámica Triana, a museum popular church. In the The 15th-century Monasterio
dedicated to the arts of ceramics baptistry is the Gypsy de Santa María de las Cuevas,
Font, believed to pass inhabited by monks until 1836,
9 Triana on the gift of flamenco song to now houses the Centro Andaluz
the children of the faithful. de Arte Contemporáneo, which
Map 3 A2.  Plaza de Cuba, Parque contains works by Andalucían
de los Príncipes. @ C1, C2, C3. artists, plus Spanish and inter-
This close-knit area, named after 0 Torre Sevilla national art. Free jazz jam
the Roman Emperor Trajan, was Calle Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada 2. sessions take place in the
once Seville’s gypsy quarter. Map 1 A5. @ C1, C2, 6, 43. patio of the café on Sundays.
Triana remains a traditional The centrepiece of Expo, the
working-class district, with Designed by the Argentine Lago de España, is part of the
compact, flower-filled streets. architect César Pelli, this Isla Mágica theme park. This
For centuries it has been famous 40-storey tower was the re-creates the journeys and
for its potteries and associations subject of much controversy exploits of the explorers who left
with flamenco . Visit the museum while in its planning stages. Seville in the 16th century for the
dedicated to this fine craft at Despite UNESCO voting against New World. Isla Mágica also has
Centro Cerámica Triana (Calle its construction, due to its a water park, the Agua Mágica.
Antillano Campos 14), formerly obstruction of the skyline, the
the factory of the Cerámica Torre Sevilla now presides over
Santa Ana shop. Among other the Guadalquivir River, offering w Cámara Oscura
displays, you can admire tiles commanding panoramic views. Torre de los Perdigones, Calle Resolana.
decorated by the famous Anibal It is the tallest building in Map 2 D3. @ C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, 2, 13,
Gonzalez, before seeing the Andalucía and will house a 14. Tel 679 09 10 73. Open noon–5pm
kilns used (some dating from five-star hotel on the top 13 Tue–Sun (closed when raining). &
the 16th century), plus tools floors. The remaining floors
and materials. will primarily be devoted to This huge camera obscura uses
A good way to approach office space. mirrors and magnifying lenses
Triana is across the Puente de An adjacent shopping centre to display an image of the
Isabel II, leading to the Plaza del will host 80 shops, two super- surrounding area. The Tower
Altozano. The Museo de la markets and 27 restaurants, of Perdigones also offers
Inquisición, in Castillo de San with a garden roof. scenic views of the city.

Main entrance of the Carthusian Monasterio de Santa María de las Cuevas, founded in 1400
For hotels and restaurants in this area see p571–2 and p597–8

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