"Las Ventas" Bullfighting ring (Madrid) | bullring, listed building / architectural heritage, 1929_construction, 20th century construction, revealed object of cultural heritage (Russia), 1920s construction

 bullring, listed building / architectural heritage, 1929_construction, 20th century construction, revealed object of cultural heritage (Russia), 1920s construction

Calle de Alcalá, 237
28028 Madrid, Spain
www.las-ventas.com/

Famous bullring in Madrid situated in the barrio of La Guindalera in the district of Salamanca, it was inaugurated on June 17, 1931. It has a seating capacity of 25,000 and is regarded as the home of bullfighting in Spain and arguably in the world. Nevertheless the bigger Plaza de Toros of the world is the "Monumnetal" of Mexico City.

This bullring was designed by an architect called Espeliú. Its style is Mudejar with pottery incrustations. The seats are situated in 10 "tendidos". They are made of stone and are very unconfortable. The price of the seats depend upon how close they are to the "arena" and whether they are in the sun or the shade (the latter being more expensive). The bullfighting season starts in March and ends in December, and are celebrated everyday during the San Isidro Fiesta, and every Sunday or holiday during the season. Bullfights start at 6 or 7pm and last for two to three hours.

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