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La Monumental. 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.
La Monumental. La Monumental Barcelona. Monument of Christopher Columbus Music Palace. 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.
- Visiting The La Monumental Bullring
- The Bullfighting Museum
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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 around the emblematic plaza. Visiting the bullring is like walking into an abandoned factory. It’s as if the buildin...
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 that owns the bullring also owns several theatres ...
Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona. 300 reviews. #107 of 1,404 things to do in Barcelona. Historic SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks. Write a review. What people are saying. By permia. “ Delighted it has found new role ”. Feb 2023.
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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.
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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.
La Plaza Monumental de Barcelona es una plaza de toros de la ciudad de Barcelona . Inaugurada en 1914 con el nombre de Plaza de El Sport , fue inmediatamente ampliada y rebautizada en 1916 con el nombre de "Monumental".
