El Encierro

El Encierro is a group of bronze sculptures in La Guindalera depicting bulls and runners captured in dynamic motion. The installation uses multiple figures to freeze a moment of intense physical encounter in metallic form, showing the raw energy of this traditional Spanish practice.

Luis Sanguino created this sculptural group in 1994 as an artistic response to an ancient Spanish tradition. The work became an important addition to Madrid's public art landscape, bringing this cultural practice into permanent artistic form.

The sculptures represent a tradition that has been part of Spanish culture for hundreds of years. Visitors can see how the artist captured the energy and intensity of this practice in the poses and expressions of the figures.

The monument is located at a street intersection in La Guindalera and offers multiple angles for viewing and photography. The site is accessible throughout the day and works well for walking tours of the neighborhood.

The bronze figures display extreme anatomical detail and varied body positions that convey a sense of chaos and raw force captured in a frozen moment. Each figure tells a different story within the larger scene of this dangerous encounter.

Location: La Guindalera

Inception: 1994

Creator: Luis Sanguino

Official opening: May 14, 1994

Made from material: bronze

Address: C/ Julio Camba

GPS coordinates: 40.43165,-3.66406

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:26