Plaza de Toros, Sevilla
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Description
The Plaza de Toros de Sevilla is the city's bullfighting ring and one of its main tourist attractions. It is part of the Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla, a chivalric order created in 1670 to foster traditional cavalry training. The structure was built in the mid-18th century and the grandstands were upgraded in 1914-15; it can accommodate 12,000 spectators. The regular bullfighting season lasts from end March/early April to September with the Feria de Abril the most important event in the calendar. A visit include access to the Art Bullfighting Collections and the Bullfighters’ Chapel. The latter includes an altarpiece of the "Virgen of the Rosary" to whom bullfighters regularly make votive offerings and the former consists of a collection of oil paintings (Painting Rooms) and of prints, lithographs and engravings (Prints Room).
Access & Transport
The bullring is almost on the banks of the Guadalquivir river, along Paseo de Cristobal Colon, just south of Isabel II bridge. Bus stop 'Paseo de Colón (Plaza de Toros)' is in front of the monument, and it is a 5mins walk to either Plaza Nueva or Archivo de Indias tram stop (T1).
Instructions & Recommendations
Make sur to check the bullfighting schedule before planning your visit as closing time is brought forward to 14h30 on those days. It is a short wall to Torre del Orro, the Cathedral or across the river to the Triana neighbourhood.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. Socially - a huge negative (bullfighting concept) mixed with a bit of positive (the artistic aspect)
Conclusion
Those who enjoy or do not mind learning about tauromachy (bullfighting) will enjoy both the visit of the building and the museum rooms. We think there are some great artistic "take-aways" but, unfortunately, the ethical aspects can't be ignored and overshadows the cultural aspects.
Key positive
Impressive arena and building architecture
Some enjoyable artwork for those who don't mind tauromachy
Key negative
Does not fare well on ethical aspects
A little expensive
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:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h
Monday09:30 - 21:30
Tuesday09:30 - 21:30
Wednesday09:30 - 21:30
Thursday09:30 - 21:30
Friday09:30 - 21:30
Saturday09:30 - 21:30
Sunday09:30 - 21:30
Max total number:4
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:7
Max.child age:16
Price for family€25