Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas - Madrid, Spain
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N 40° 25.933 W 003° 39.800
30T E 443736 N 4475942
{EN] The arenas of Las Ventas are the main arenas of the city of Madrid in Spain. [FR] Les arènes de las Ventas sont les arènes principales de la ville de Madrid en Espagne. [SP]Las arenas de Las Ventas son las principales arenas de la ciudad de Madrid en España.
Waymark Code: WM107H6
Location: Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Date Posted: 03/14/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Where's George
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"Inaugurated on June 17, 1931, they can hold 23,798 people.The Plaza de Las Ventas is the largest arena in Spain, both in terms of capacity, size and prestige

These are the 3rd largest arenas in the world by capacity. The ruedo measures 60 meters in diameter and the callejón is wide of 2.20 meters. The bullring is located in the district of Guindelera, in the district of Salamanca; they are served by the metro station Ventas.

The plaza was designed by the architect José Espeliú. The decoration, work of Manuel Munoz Monasterio, is made from azulejos representing the coat of arms of all the provinces of Spain and other ornamental motifs. "

Sources : Las Ventas

"Inaugurées le 17 juin 1931, elles peuvent contenir 23 798 personnes. La Plaza de Las Ventas est la plus grande arène d'Espagne, tant par sa capacité et sa taille que par son prestige.

Ce sont les 3e arènes du monde par la capacité. Le ruedo mesure 60 mètres de diamètre et le callejón est large de 2,20 mètres. Les arènes sont situées dans le quartier de la Guindelera, dans le district de Salamanca ; elles sont desservies par la station de métro Ventas.

La plaza a été dessinée par l'architecte José Espeliú. La décoration, œuvre de Manuel Munoz Monasterio, est réalisée à partir d'azulejos figurant les armoiries de toutes les provinces d'Espagne et autres motifs ornementaux. "

Sources : Las Ventas

"Inaugurados el 17 de junio de 1931, pueden albergar a 23.798 personas. La Plaza de Las Ventas es el escenario más grande de España, tanto en términos de capacidad, tamaño y prestigio.

Estos son los 3ros campos más grandes del mundo por capacidad. El ruedo mide 60 metros de diámetro y el callejón es ancho de 2,20 metros. La plaza de toros se encuentra en el distrito de Guindelera, en el distrito de Salamanca; Son atendidos por la estación de metro Ventas.

La plaza fue diseñada por el arquitecto José Espeliú. La decoración, obra de Manuel Muñoz Monasterio, está hecha de azulejos que representan el escudo de armas de todas las provincias de España y otros motivos ornamentales. "

Sources : Las Ventas

The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
The arenas of Las Ventas can be visited every day from 10am to 5.30pm. Except for holidays that close access four hours before the party. The visit includes a visit to the bullfighting museum of the Community of Madrid, the Cuadrillas gate, the chapel, the nursing room, the alley and the ruedo. An audioguide tour is also available in 8 languages (Spanish, Italian, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese).


Admission Prices:
Standard price: € 14.90, Student rates and Over 65: € 11.90, Reduced rates (Child from 5 to 12 years old): € 5.90, Free admission for children under 5 years


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation

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