Santamaría Bullring, Bullfighting arena in La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia.
The Santamaría Bullring features Moorish architectural elements with ornate brick details across its circular structure and holds 14,500 spectators inside its arena.
Built by engineers Adonaí Martínez and Eduardo Lazcano in 1931, the venue became the first concrete bullring in Bogotá, replacing earlier wooden structures.
Spanish architect Santiago de la Mora designed the current facade in the 1940s, incorporating Mudéjar style elements that reflect Colombian-Spanish cultural connections.
Located between Torres del Parque and Sixth Transversal, the building stands near the Planetarium and Independence Park in the San Diego district.
In December 2022, following national bullfighting prohibitions, the arena transformed into Plaza Cultural La Santamaría, focusing on diverse artistic performances.
Official opening: February 8, 1931
Capacity: 14500
GPS coordinates: 4.61305,-74.06806
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:33
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