Plaza de Toros de Valencia facts for kids
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| Location | Xàtiva Street, Valencia, Spain |
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| Coordinates | 39°28′00″N 0°22′35″W / 39.466667°N 0.37625°W |
| Owner | Hospital General de Valencia |
| Capacity | 12,000 |
| Field size | 52 m inside diameter and 108 m outside |
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| Built | 1850–1859 |
| Opened | June 22, 1859 |
| Renovated | 1960 |
| Architect | Sebastián Monleón Estellés |
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| Simon Casas Productions | |
The Plaza de Toros de Valencia (also known as Plaça de Bous de València in Valencian) is a famous historical building in Valencia, Spain. It is a large, round arena that was built a long time ago. This impressive building was constructed between 1850 and 1859.
Its design was inspired by ancient Roman buildings. Think of famous structures like the Colosseum in Rome! The architect, Sebastián Monleón Estellés, created a unique building. It has 48 sides and 384 arches on the outside.
About the Building
When the Plaza de Toros was first built, it was outside the main city walls. The architect, Sebastián Monleón Estellés, designed it to be 17.50 meters tall. It originally had an inside diameter of 52 meters.
This building was one of the first to use cast iron columns. These columns made the viewing boxes very open and clear. With an outside diameter of 108 meters, it is one of the largest arenas in Spain. It could hold many people, originally seating over 16,000 spectators. Later, the number of seats was changed to about 12,000.
The Plaza de Toros officially opened on June 20, 1859. It has been owned by the Hospital General de Valencia since 1625. Today, it is managed by the Provincial Council of Valencia and a company called Simón Casas Productions.
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Where to Find It
The Plaza de Toros is located right in the center of Valencia. You can find it at 28 Carrer de Xàtiva. It's very easy to get to!
The building is next to the North Station, which is a beautiful train station. It's also close to the city's main Town Hall Square. If you take the metro, there's a station called Xàtiva right in front of the arena. Metro lines 3, 5, and 9 stop there.
What Happens There
Today, the Plaza de Toros is used for many different events. It hosts concerts, festivals, and other public gatherings. It's a popular spot for entertainment in Valencia.
External Links
- World Stadiums.com
- Official tickets information: http://www.entradastorosvalencia.com/valencia-bullfight-tickets.htm
- Valencia Bullring
See also
In Spanish: Plaza de toros de Valencia para niños
