Palha Blanco Bullring, Portuguese bullring in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal.
Palha Blanco is a bullring in Vila Franca de Xira featuring a circular arena with traditional Portuguese design. The structure rises in the city center with tiered seating for spectators arranged in tiers around the central ring.
The current structure was built in 1901, replacing three earlier wooden versions. It received its name in 1937 from José Pereira Palha Blanco, who played a key role in its development and left a lasting mark on the venue.
The name comes from José Pereira Palha Blanco, a figure who shaped the local bullfighting scene. The arena remains a gathering place for those who follow these traditional performances and participate in the events held throughout the warmer months.
The venue is located in the city center of Vila Franca de Xira and easily accessible on foot. Visitors traveling from Lisbon by train will find it a short walk from the station through the downtown area.
Inside the venue is an ethnographic museum that documents regional traditions and displays artifacts from bullfighting culture. The collection offers visitors insight into the history and practices of this local art form.
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