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, officially called Plaça de bous de València, is a famous bullring in Valencia, Spain. It was built a long time ago, between 1850 and 1859. The building style is called neoclassical, which means it looks like ancient Roman buildings. It was inspired by famous Roman structures like the Colosseum in Rome. A talented architect from Valencia, Sebastián Monleón Estellés, designed it. The bullring has a unique shape with 48 sides and 384 arches on the outside. It also shows the Neo-Mudéjar style, which mixes Spanish and Islamic art.
Cool Features of the Bullring
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When the bullring was first built, it was outside the city walls. The architect made the building 17.50 meters tall. It has 48 sides, making it look very special. The inside area where the bullfights happen was originally 52 meters across.
This bullring was one of the first buildings to use strong cast iron columns. These columns make the viewing boxes feel very open. Many people think the Plaza de Toros is one of the most beautiful bullrings in Spain. Its outside measurement is 108 meters across. It can hold about 12,000 people today. This large size makes it one of the biggest bullrings in Spain. It first opened its doors on June 20, 1859.
Since 1625, the land where the bullring stands has been owned by the Hospital General. Today, the Provincial Council of Valencia and a company called Simon Casas Productions help manage it. Over the years, different groups have taken care of the bullring.
Where to Find It
The bullring is right in the center of Valencia city. You can find it at 28 Calle de Xàtiva, Valencia, 46004 Spain. It's very easy to get to! It is located next to the North Station, which is a big train station. It is also close to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, which is the main Town Hall Square. Right in front of the bullring, there's a metro station called "Xàtiva." You can catch lines 3, 5, and 9 from there.
See also
In Spanish: Plaza de toros de Valencia para niños
