Plaza de toros de El Puerto facts for kids
The Real Plaza de Toros de El Puerto de Santa María is a very old and famous building in El Puerto de Santa María, a city in Spain. It's known as a bullring, which is a special arena where bullfighting events traditionally take place.
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The Grand Bullring of El Puerto
This impressive building is one of the most important landmarks in El Puerto de Santa María. It's not just a place for events; it's also a piece of history and architecture.
A Look at Its History
The bullring was built a long time ago, in the 19th century. Construction finished in 1880, making it over 140 years old! It has a mix of different building styles, which architects call "eclectic." A talented person named Manuel Portillo de Avila y Herrera was the architect who designed this grand structure.
How Big Is It?
This bullring is truly huge! The entire arena measures 99 meters across. The central part, called the ruedo, where events happen, is 60 meters wide. Imagine how much space that is! It can hold a lot of people, about 12,186 spectators. This makes it one of the biggest bullrings in all of Spain. Only a few others, like Madrid's Las Ventas and the one in Valencia, are larger.
External links
- laplazareal.net
See also
In Spanish: Real Plaza de Toros de El Puerto de Santa María para niños
