This stucco house with tile-framed windows and doors is typical of architecture in Triana, the working-class barrio named after the Roman emperor Trajan. Triana is a short walk from Sevilla, across the Puente de Isabel II iron bridge. The structure was designed in 1845 by Gustavo Steinacher and Fernando Bernadet.
This Coca-Cola barrel for collecting trash was at the farmers´market in Triana. Coca-Cola signs are everywhere in Sevilla and Triana - Coke even sponsors the muslin awnings that drape artfully over some narrow streets, such as Calle Sierpes. Everywhere I go, I see Spaniards drinking Coke or to a lesser degree, Pepsi. As in the United States, most restaurants sell either one or the other - never both.
Vendors sell fruits and vegetables at the Triana Farmers´Market in a building bordering the Rio Gualdaquavir. Once Sevilla´s "gypsy quarter," Triana is renowned for its tradition of bullfighters, sailors and flamenco artists.
A fishmonger fills orders Saturday morning at the Farmers´Market. Besides its popular Farmers´ Market, Triana boasts several famous potteries, selling azuelos and ceramics. The town is also home to Calle Rodrigo de Triana, a street named after the Andalucian sailor who first glimpsed the new world on his voyage with Christopher Columbus in 1492. Columbus´s birthday Thursday is a national holiday in Spain.
This stall sells endless varieties of chorizo iberico, hams, salamis and cheeses at the Triana Farmers´ Market. Notice the hand-tiled signs above the mercados.
Love the suspended fruits and veggies!
Posted by: Marilyn | 12 October 2006 at 14:13
Loving the tour :) The cables tucked between the door & window in the stucco house made me smile :)
Posted by: Tammy | 12 October 2006 at 00:42
sooo interesting Tara! and I am hungry now......
Posted by: Catalina | 11 October 2006 at 14:07
ooh, I enjoyed the walk through the markets - thankyou xo
Posted by: miss*R | 11 October 2006 at 13:28
I love visiting markets, especially in other countries. It really gives you a feeling of being part of society there. Everything at this one looked delicious! Are you able to fix meals for yourself there, or must you always eat in restaurants? It looks like lots of choices for simples meals and picnics are available in that market :)
Posted by: Becca | 11 October 2006 at 01:33
I love the photos of the farmer's market and the photo of the green door both charms and fascinates me; I wonder what it leads to....
xo
Posted by: tinker | 11 October 2006 at 01:10
Great photos!! Markets are always the first place I head to when traveling!! Such yummy places!!
Posted by: jzr | 10 October 2006 at 23:26
Charming. Though I can do without Coca Cola
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 10 October 2006 at 21:01
what a fascinating group of photos. Interesting about columbus's birthday; it is interesting to hear of it from where you are.
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | 10 October 2006 at 18:39
Lovely photo's! Someone pointed out at work today that our cafeteria sells both Coke and Pepsi, it never even occurred to me that was strange and had me wondering if places in England only sell one or the other, as I really have never thought about it before!
Posted by: Kamsin | 10 October 2006 at 18:16
Mmmm....the market photos are making me hungry!! Lovely pics and interesting and bits of history.
Posted by: Deborah | 10 October 2006 at 17:48