23 May 2006: Triana and the river (Seville)

I took this picture on the much admired bridge called Puente de Triana. As seen from the photo, one can see the Torre del Oro (literary meaning: Tower of Gold). It was built in the 13th century which formed part of the Almohade defence system. Across the river is an area called Triana (nothing much fanciful).

This day, we made our way to Alcazar or Royal Fortress. Pedro I left a lasting mark on the former Moslem fortress when he transformed it into a luxurious mudejar palace. The building went undergone further refurbishment during the sixteenth centurey, including the installation of architectural and scuptural features in the impressive gardens and garden mazes.