Plaza de Toros (Bulls Square), Valencia

The Bulls Square (Plaza de Toros) is a bullring located in València. Constructed between 1850 and 1859, this magnificent structure showcases the neoclassical style, drawing inspiration from iconic Roman architecture like the Colosseum in Rome and the Arena of Nîmes in France. The talented Valencian architect, Sebastián Monleón Estellés, designed the bullring, featuring a 48-sided polygonal shape with 384 external arches, following the esteemed Neo-Mudéjar style.

Originally situated outside the city walls near the Ruzafa Gate, this bullfighting arena was meticulously crafted by the architect, standing at an impressive height of 17.50 meters with its 48 sides. Initially, the bullring possessed a 52-meter inside diameter, which was later reduced. Notably, this structure stands as an early example of utilizing cast iron columns, providing exceptional transparency in the seating areas.

The Bulls Square, encompassing an outer diameter of 108 meters, is renowned for its captivating aesthetics, making it one of Spain's most exquisite bullrings. It can accommodate up to 16,851 seated spectators, although the seating capacity was later reduced to 12,884. This makes it one of the largest bullrings in the country, as recognized by the media during its inauguration on June 20, 1859.