Bullring of Cartagena, Spain

The Plaza de Toros de Cartagena features three levels of seating with a capacity of 8,000 spectators and a ring diameter of approximately 45 meters.

The construction of this bullring began on July 11, 1853, with architect Gerónimo Ros Giménez directing the project and inmates from Cartagena prison providing labor.

The venue hosted not only traditional bullfights but also flamenco performances, boxing matches, and comic bullfighting shows featuring renowned performers like Blay and Carthagos.

The structure remained active until 1986, when its final bullfight featured matadors Raúl Aranda, Julio Robles, and José Ortega Cano with bulls from El Chaparral.

The bullring was constructed using local tabaire sandstone and built upon the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater, which was later excavated in 2008.

Location: Cartagena

Architects: Gerónimo Ros Giménez

Official opening: August 5, 1854

GPS coordinates: 37.60063,-0.98017

Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:22