Fighting Bull / Toro de Lidia - Ronda, Spain
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Bronze statue of a fighting bull (Toro de lidia) in front of the bullring in Ronda.
Waymark Code: WM158XP
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 11/10/2021
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This representative monument of a fighting bull is located in the Plaza del Teniente Arce, just behind the Plaza de Toros. It was made by the sculptor Nacho Martín and inaugurated in 2005 as a tribute from the city of Ronda to the Bull of Lidia, 'pillar of the festival, culture and history of a people' according to the commemorative plaque located at his feet.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Toro de lidia
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Nacho Martín
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2005
Materials used: bronze
Location: Plaza del Teniente Arce, just behind the Plaza de Toros in Ronda
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