The bullring of Las Ventas has become one of Spain's most important bullfighting arenas. A beautiful round built in brick and decorated with tiles, which originally sheltered the cattle sold in Madrid. Discover its ins and outs in a personalized itinerary where you will learn interesting trivia about the art of bullfighting.

History and bullfighting passion

La Guindalera, which was once considered Madrid's most modernist and European neighborhood, is home to the Las Ventas bullring. Originally a space dedicated to the rest of the cattle that were sold in Madrid, it eventually became the core of the bullfighting shows in Spain, as well as one of the most beautiful, built in brick and decorated with tiles. 

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