Plaza de Toros de Pamplona facts for kids
The Plaza de Toros de Pamplona is a famous building in Pamplona, Spain. It is a large arena, also known as a bullring, used for many different events. Today, people go there to watch bullfighting, sports, cultural shows, and music concerts.
This impressive stadium was built in 1922. The architect who designed it was Francisco Urcola. It can hold a huge crowd of 19,720 people. The Plaza de Toros de Pamplona is especially well-known as the finish line for the exciting Running of the bulls. This event happens every year during the famous festival of San Fermín.
A Look at Its History
The Plaza de Toros de Pamplona has a long history. In early 1939, during the end of the Spanish Civil War, the building was used for a different purpose. It temporarily housed many people who were prisoners during that time. About 3,000 prisoners were held there.
See also
In Spanish: Plaza de toros Monumental de Pamplona para niños
