Madrid, Spain
Las Ventas Bullring

Learn and watch the art of bullfighting here.

Home to the emblematic bullfighting culture and helmed as a well-renowned bullring centre in the world, the Las Ventas Bullring is constructed in what is known to be a Neo-Mudejar style and signature hand-painted tiles. Known to be the largest bullring in Spain, the sheer majestic size of the Las Ventas can seat up to 25,000 spectators at one time, and the ring measures 65m in diameter, making it one of the broadest rings in the world.


To find out more about the symbolic bullfighting culture and to explore the arena in greater depths, visitors could also embark on tours to learn more about its history. With full access to the ring, the stands, and the Taurine museum, one could slowly take the time to peruse through this unique building and to learn of its intriguing past and present significance. Often thought to be a place that is full of excitement and anxiety, the Bullring is a significant place for it holds both the triumphant victors as well as those who have went home defeated from the fights.


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Tips Before You Go
Perhaps the best time to come would be during the San Isidro Fiesta, where bullfighting takes place every day for three weeks.
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Calle de Alcalá, 237, 28028 Madrid, Spain