.. Jalbum 8.5 slides/IMG_0143.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 As late as the early 80's this area was still pretty much a dockyard, with little attraction. Now it is the perfect place for a stroll along the river with a good view of the Torre del Oro. As late as the early 80's this area was still pretty much a dockyard, with little attraction. Now it is the perfect place for a stroll along the river with a good view of the Torre del Oro. slides/IMG_0143.jpg slides/IMG_0146.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 The river provides good scenery for local artists. The river provides good scenery for local artists. slides/IMG_0146.jpg slides/IMG_0150.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 Paddle boats can be rented - popular in the warmer months. On just about any day you will see someone rowing on the river. The Triana quarter and the famous calle Betis in the background. Paddle boats can be rented - popular in the warmer months. On just about any day you will see someone rowing on the river. The Triana quarter and the famous calle Betis in the background. slides/IMG_0150.jpg slides/IMG_0201.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 From Triana you can see the Cathedral and the Plaza de Toros. Notice the cars parked along the river - this is no longer permitted. From Triana you can see the Cathedral and the Plaza de Toros. Notice the cars parked along the river - this is no longer permitted. slides/IMG_0201.jpg slides/IMG_0893.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 A kiosk style bar with plenty of seating. During the winter months this is closed, but it's very popular in the spring and summer. A kiosk style bar with plenty of seating. During the winter months this is closed, but it's very popular in the spring and summer. slides/IMG_0893.jpg slides/IMG_0904.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 The name of the street which runs along the river in Triana, as well as the name of a great football club. The name of the street which runs along the river in Triana, as well as the name of a great football club. slides/IMG_0904.jpg slides/IMG_1584.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 Taken from above on the Triana bridge. There always seems to be someone fishing on the river. They use long plastic poles with the line tied on the end. No reel required. Taken from above on the Triana bridge. There always seems to be someone fishing on the river. They use long plastic poles with the line tied on the end. No reel required. slides/IMG_1584.jpg slides/IMG_1586.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 In the summer months a paddle boat on the river is a good way to cool off. In the summer months a paddle boat on the river is a good way to cool off. slides/IMG_1586.jpg slides/IMG_1589.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 On one side of the Triana bridge is Capote, a popular spot during warm months. Of course it is much more active during the night. On one side of the Triana bridge is Capote, a popular spot during warm months. Of course it is much more active during the night. slides/IMG_1589.jpg slides/IMG_2411.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 Taken from the Los Remedios bridge, which leads to the Plaza de Cuba. The Torre del Oro is to the right. The large building very far away in the center of the river is from the 1992 Expo. Taken from the Los Remedios bridge, which leads to the Plaza de Cuba. The Torre del Oro is to the right. The large building very far away in the center of the river is from the 1992 Expo. slides/IMG_2411.jpg slides/IMG_2547.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 One of two similar works along the river which pay tribute to Mozart and the "Barber of Seville" One of two similar works along the river which pay tribute to Mozart and the "Barber of Seville" slides/IMG_2547.jpg slides/IMG_3418.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 Tour boats line the right side of the river. The Triana bridge in the background. Tour boats line the right side of the river. The Triana bridge in the background. slides/IMG_3418.JPG slides/IMG_3422.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 From Plaza de Cuba, a view of the Torre del Oro and the Giralda. From Plaza de Cuba, a view of the Torre del Oro and the Giralda. slides/IMG_3422.JPG slides/IMG_3426.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 Triana bridge. Triana bridge. slides/IMG_3426.JPG slides/IMG_5265.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 Further along in Torneo we see La Barqueta, a bridge designed for the 1992 Expo, or World's Fair. Further along in Torneo we see La Barqueta, a bridge designed for the 1992 Expo, or World's Fair. slides/IMG_5265.JPG slides/IMG_5273.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 A newer section of the river walk. There are several miles along the river where you can stroll, jog or ride a bike. A newer section of the river walk. There are several miles along the river where you can stroll, jog or ride a bike. slides/IMG_5273.JPG slides/IMG_5275.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 Puente del Alamillo as we move further out of the center. This bridge was also constructed for the 1992 Expo, and has the appearance of a harp (alamillo). Puente del Alamillo as we move further out of the center. This bridge was also constructed for the 1992 Expo, and has the appearance of a harp (alamillo). slides/IMG_5275.JPG slides/IMG_5279.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 Torneo, where newer housing options have sprung up. Torneo, where newer housing options have sprung up. slides/IMG_5279.JPG slides/IMG_5359.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 Plenty of room for kayaking or rowing. Plenty of room for kayaking or rowing. slides/IMG_5359.JPG slides/IMG_5360.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 This is a winter day, so there are very few people on this tour boat. This is a winter day, so there are very few people on this tour boat. slides/IMG_5360.JPG slides/IMG_5366.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 View of the two new bridges. View of the two new bridges. slides/IMG_5366.JPG slides/IMG_5367n.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 slides/IMG_5367n.JPG slides/IMG_5368n.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:11 +0200 slides/IMG_5368n.JPG