Plaza de Toros de Manizales facts for kids
The Plaza de Toros de Manizales is a famous bullring located in the city of Manizales, in central Colombia. Today, it is mainly used for bullfighting events during the annual Manizales Fair in January. It also hosts some musical concerts and sports events.
History
The story of bullfighting in Manizales began around 1897 with a small circus built for the first bullfighting festival. Over time, more circuses were built. One important one was the Plaza de Toros El Soldado. It was built very quickly, in just 15 days, and opened on May 14, 1944. This plaza was located where the Batallón de Ayacucho is today.
On September 27, 1945, a group of people formed a company called "Plaza de Toros de Manizales." They worked together to create the bullring we know today. Over the years, they transferred the ownership of the bullring to the Caldas section of the Red Cross, which still owns it.
A construction company named "Robledo y Borrero" finished building the Plaza de Toros de Manizales on December 23, 1951. The first bullfight in the new plaza happened on that day. The building was designed to hold twelve thousand people, but at first, only seven thousand seats were available. Between 1951 and 1955, many bullfighting events and festivals took place there. Famous performers also visited, including the Mexican comedian Mario Moreno, known as Cantinflas.
See also
In Spanish: Plaza de Toros de Manizales para niños
