A quick glance at a map of Sevilla will show you a city divided practically right down the middle by the Guadalquivir River. You'll find the majority of the action on the eastern bank in the barrios (neighborhoods) of La Macarena, El Arenal, the centro, Santa Cruz, and María Luisa. However, don't miss the western bank barrios, especially Triana, as they offer up a less-touristy and certainly unique atmosphere of their own.
The area of La Cartuja was originally home to just the monastery complex composing Santa María de las Cuevas. Beautifully and masterfully constructed, Christopher Columbus frequently stayed in the monastery to collect his thoughts before a few certain long voyages. In fact, you can still see the famous discoverer’s original tomb- now you can see his lavish, newer tomb in the Cathedral.
