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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.
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- 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 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 ...
Stroll along the picturesque "Paseo de Toros," a tranquil oasis that encircles the Plaça de Toros Monumental. This charming promenade invites you to wander amidst beautiful gardens, where colorful blooms and aromatic plants create a serene atmosphere.
Está situada en la confluencia de la Gran Vía y la calle de la Marina (antes «Paseo de Carlos I»), en el distrito del Ensanche de Barcelona. De estilo neomudéjar y bizantino, tiene un aforo de 19.582 localidades. Dispone de 26 filas de tendidos, palcos y gradas en el primer piso cubierto, y una andanada superior que rodea todo el edificio.
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