Plaza de Toros de Ronda visit
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Description
The Plaza de Toros de Ronda is a bullring managed by the Real Maestranza de Caballería, the oldest and most respected order of horsemanship that was created in 1485 in Ronda, the year the town was "taken back" from the Moors. The bullring, 66m in diameter, was the first entirely constructed from stone and is also unusual in that all seating is covered. There is a museum containing bullfighting related costumes and items as well as weapons used by the Real Maestranza during the Spanish War.
Access & Transport
Address: C. Virgen de la Paz, 15, 29400 Ronda, Málaga province Ronda is 60km northwest of Marbella and 105km west of Malaga, in south-eastern Andalusia. Bus L-525 connects Ronda and Marbella in 75mins
Instructions & Recommendations
Other sights in town include Plaza del Socorro and the three bridges spanning the Guadalevín River of which the most impressive is arguably the Puente Nuevo.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral Socially, a huge negative (bullfighting concept) mixed with a bit of positive (the cultural and artistic aspects)
Conclusion
Those who enjoy or do not mind learning about tauromachy and its cutural aspects will enjoy both the visit of the building and the museum. The ethical aspect can't be ignored of course, and for many it will overshadow the cultural one.
Key positive
Impressive arena and building architecture
Culturally important venue
Key negative
Ethical aspects around bullfighting
Suitability
Not recommended for younger children and those who care about animal rights / cruelty. No info on website but we think the visit is wheelchair accessible.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:1h
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 20:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 20:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 20:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 20:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 20:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 20:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00