Plaza México, Bullfighting arena in Nochebuena district, Mexico City, Mexico.
The Plaza Mexico features a circular concrete structure with a diameter of 43 meters and seating capacity for 42,000 spectators in its grandstands.
Constructed between 1944 and 1946 under the initiative of Lebanese-Mexican entrepreneur Neguib Simon, this arena replaced previous wooden structures across Mexico City.
The arena maintains regular bullfighting seasons from November to January, with twelve main events on Sundays and additional novice competitions on Fridays.
Located 20 meters below street level, the arena includes multiple access points, dedicated commerce areas, and modern lighting systems for evening events.
The concrete monolithic structure contains decorated gates with bull-related sculptures and stands as the largest bullfighting arena in the world.
Location: Mexico City
Official opening: February 5, 1946
Architectural style: brutalist architecture
GPS coordinates: 19.38294,-99.18004
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
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