Plaza de Toros de Ronda, Neoclassical bullring in Ronda, Spain.
Plaza de Toros de Ronda is a neoclassical bullring in Ronda, Spain, where a circular stone arena 66 meters (216 feet) across organizes two levels of seating around the sand-covered ring. The structure combines the classic ring design with pale stone arcades that wrap around the lower level.
Architect Martin de Aldehuela designed the structure, which opened on May 19, 1784, and became the first permanent stone bullring built in Spain. The construction later influenced the design of other arenas across the Iberian Peninsula.
During the annual Goyesca event, spectators wearing period clothing fill the wooden seats and create a different mood in the arena. The audience watches from the two levels as riders and toreros perform in historical dress.
The complex includes an equestrian school, a museum with exhibits on the history of bullfighting, and a specialized library. Visitors can walk through the different levels and look down onto the central sand floor.
The stone archways required extensive restoration work to prevent moisture damage while preserving the original 18th-century architectural elements. The repairs secured the stability of the structure for future generations.
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