When was the last bull fight in Barcelona?
25 September 2011
Bullfighting was banned in the Spanish autonomous community of Catalonia by a vote of the Catalan Parliament in July 2010. The ban came into effect on January 1, 2012. The last bullfight in the region took place on 25 September 2011 at La Monumental.
Are there bullfights in Barcelona?
Although bullfighting has been on the decline in Catalonia for decades, Barcelona once hosted major fights. It was a sign of the dwindling local popularity of what Spaniards call their “national fiesta” that architect Richard Rogers had already turned the city’s other major bullring, Las Arenas, into a shopping mall.
Is bullfighting banned in Barcelona?
About 20,000 spectators filled Barcelona’s famous Monumental arena, where top matadors performed. Lawmakers voted for the ban last year – the first in mainland Spain – after 180,000 people signed a petition. They say the bullfighting is barbaric, but opponents say they will challenge the ban in Spain’s top court.
Do they still hold bullfights in Spain?
Although legal in Spain, some Spanish cities, such as Calonge, Tossa de Mar, Vilamacolum and La Vajol, have outlawed the practice of bullfighting. There are only a few countries throughout the world where this practice still takes place (Spain, France, Portugal, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Ecuador).
Can you still see bullfights in Spain?
Most fights in Madrid (widely considered the capital of bullfighting in Spain) take place at La Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas (Calle Alcala 237, 28028, Madrid; tel. 011/34/91/356/22/00; www.las-ventas.com), an architecturally stunning, Mudejar-style arena that dates back to 1929.
Where in Spain is bullfighting still legal?
Yes, bullfighting is still legal in Madrid and, since 2016, throughout the entire country of Spain. Other regions and cities have attempted to impose local bans on bullfighting, but these bans were overturned by the national government.
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