Las Ventas Bullring & Museum: Entry + Audio guide
Highlight
- Take a stroll on the legendary sand where bullfighting takes place, while listening to detailed information from your audio guide
- Visit the seating areas and see the President’s Balcony and the elegant Royal Box; envision the crowd's astonishment as the bull and the bullfighter clash
- Appreciate the neo-Moorish design and search for the ceramic coats of arms representing all 50 Spanish provinces that decorate the bullring
Summary
Description
Las Ventas is where Spain's oldest traditional pastime, bullfighting, takes place. With this specially created audio guide, you can wander around the arena at your leisure, uncovering the customs and grandeur that have captivated generations of Spaniards. Discover the profound influence that bullfighting has had on the Spanish people, observe the commemorations and praises to past triumphs, and delve into the inspirations behind matadors hailing from Spain and other regions.
Head over to the tendidos – the sections where enthusiastic spectators observe the event and admire the entire view of the neo-Moorish arena, such as the Royal Box and the President's Balcony. When it's a hot day, you will realize why the shaded areas are in high demand! Following that, witness the encounter between the bull and the matador in the actual ring!
During the audio tour, there will not be any bullfights to watch, and the visit will be attractive for those interested in delving into the essence of Spanish culture and traditions.