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Coordinates: 41°24′1″N 2°10′53″E. The Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona, often known simply as La Monumental ( Catalan pronunciation: [lə munumənˈtal] ), is a bullring in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was the last bullfighting arena in commercial operation in Catalonia.
The Monumental Bullring of Barcelona known as the “Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona” or more shortly “ la Monumental” was inaugurated in 1914 with the first bullfights in this place. La Monumental, located at a confluence of Gran Via and Marina, gives also its name to a station of the Barcelona Metro network.
- Visiting The La Monumental Bullring
- The Bullfighting Museum
- What Next For The Plaza de Toros Monumental ?
I’ve never been to a bullfight and have no intention of ever going to one. Having said that, bullfighting, although cruel, is part of Spain’s history and traditions and now that bullfights have been banned I was keen to take a look round the emblematic plaza. Visiting the bullring is like walking into an abandoned factory, it’s as if the building h...
The bullfighting museum is located above the stables and contains a collection of historic matadors’ costumes from 1726 to the present day. There is also a large collection of vintage posters advertising bullfights, old photos, statues of famous matadors and bullfighting paraphernalia.
When bullfighting was banned in Catalonia I had high hopes that the Monumental bullring would be converted into an open air music venue/theatre/cinema. After all, the plaza has been used for concerts in the past including performances by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Bob Marley. The family which owns bullring also owns several theatres and ci...
Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes 749, 08013 Barcelona Spain. Neighborhood: Eixample. Passing through the glorious Plaça Catalunya, you enter the newer city district of Eixample, literally translated as “extension,” which immediately becomes recognizable by its more spacious streets and elegant atmosphere.
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The Plaça de Toros Monumental, an iconic landmark in Barcelona, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and architectural prowess. Built in 1914, this impressive bullring was once the stage for thrilling bullfights, attracting crowds of spectators eager to witness the spectacle.
Plaza de toros Monumental de Barcelona. / 41.4, 2.18111. La Plaza Monumental de Barcelona es una plaza de toros de la ciudad de Barcelona ( España ). Inaugurada en 1914 con el nombre de Plaza de El Sport, fue inmediatamente ampliada y rebautizada en 1916 con el nombre de "Monumental".
Discover everything you need to know about La Monumental Bullring (Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona), Barcelona including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.
