Art and culture
Plasencia Bullring
The greatest bullfighting figures can be seen in Plasencia's bullring in June and August.
- Explore
- Plasencia Bullring
A 19th-century bullring
Location and Contact:
- Contact person: Ayuntamiento de Plasencia
- Tel.:+34 927 42 85 00
- Tel.:+34 927 41 27 66
- Fax: +34 927 42 15 85
- Email: oficina.cultura@aytoplasencia.es
- Website address: www.plasencia.es
-
The greatest bullfighting figures can be seen in Plasencia's bullring in June and August.
It was inaugurated in 1882 and in 1894 a serious fire destroyed the front rows and stands, which were made of wood. It re-opened in 1896, after the damaged part was repaired with blocks of granite. There are two storeys of stands with a capacity for 6,800 spectators. The outside of the bullring has several buttresses that reinforce the masonry wall and the solidity of the whole architectural structure.
The main bullfights take place in the June fair and on Martes Mayor, the second Tuesday in August.
-
- Origin:
-
- 19th century
- Construction:
-
- Bullring
- Period in history:
-
- 19th century
- 21st century
More suggestions
-
Plasencia Cathedral Museum
The quiet cloister of the cathedral houses some of the most important works in this museum
-
Pérez Enciso Ethnographic Textile Museum
This was the first monographic museum dedicated to the popular culture of Cáceres
-
Monte Valcorchero
With its impressive cork oaks and unique granite outcrops, Valcorchero is a special place
-
Plasencia and El Cachón Lesser Kestrel Colonies SPA
Kestrels come here above all in winter, during breeding season.
-
Sanctuary of La Virgen del Puerto
In a picturesque enclave, set amidst vegetation with impressive views of the Jerte Valley.
-
Plasencia Cathedral
Plasencia Cathedral is one of the city's most popular architectural landmarks and is actually made up of two cathedrals: the old cathedral and the new cathedral.
-
Hotel Palacio Carvajal Girón
Spend the night of your dreams in this 16th century Renaissance palace converted into a hotel. Discover its sombre and elegant architecture together with interiors of another era.
-
Mirabel Palace
Mirabel Palace, in Plasencia, is one of the most important buildings in the city.
-
Cáparra Roman bridge
Cáparra Roman bridge is in perfect condition because it has been remodelled many times over the centuries.
-
Malpartida de Plasencia Bullring
4,000 people can enjoy the bullfighting festivals and other events that are held in this enclosure.