Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla, Andalucia, Spain
4.0 (5.605 reviews) Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #36 in Province of Seville Historic Sites • Arenas & Stadiums
Interesting Visit
Beyond the Iberian peninsula most people are rather uncomfortable about bullfighting, which makes a visit to this venerable bullring with attached museums all the more fascinating – not least for those who would never consider attending a bullfight. An inspection of the ring, and the backstage facilities that sustain it (the Plaza, of necessity, has its own ER) is a good counterpoint to a browse around a museum which is full of artwork and costumes celebrating the skill of the matador together with the mounted heads of their animal nemeses. Go with an open mind and you’ll leave with a much better understanding of bullfighting’s place in the life and culture of Andalucía.
Address
Paseo de Colon, 12, 41001 Seville Spain
Mobile
Website
http://www.realmaestranza.com
Working hours
Monday : 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday : 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday : 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday : 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday : 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 8:52
User Ratings
4.0 based on (5.605 reviews)
Reviews
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5Looken4Linguica 5:00 PM Aug 27, 2022
Well worth a visit.
The free audio tour turns this visit from 4 stars to 5. Don’t mess around get it, all you need is your phone. You initially walk through a shady concourse filled with all things bull fighty. The audio tour educates you on the history, tradition and inner workings of the show. There’s a few cool costumes, weapons, art and statues. There are a few gems in the collection. I liked the crazy Picassoish head on one matador in a group portrait. My son thought the ring itself was the best piece of art and that’s where you go next. Its hard not to feel like Russell Crow in The Gladiator as you walk into the ring. It’s awe inspiring and simple. Check out the scars on the fence made by the bulls horns as he tries to maim the players. Make finger horns on your head and chase grandma around. Scream “Are you not entertained” into the stands. Speaking of entertained my 11 and 14 year old spawn recommend it to like age humans. Walk up into the stands and sit in the shade by the royals private box. You can wrap your tour up in 1 hour if your party is comprised of practical folk. If you’re accompanied by a spend thrift or two and get stuck at the gift shop you’re looking at 1.5 hours. It’s well worth a visit.
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4andycoldham 5:00 PM Jan 15, 2023
Pretty Good
I am not a fan of bullfighting and would never see a real event, but I do appreciate that it is part of Spain's culture. The cost was 10 euro PP with no time limit to look at the museums, the stands and the arena. The building was created in the 1800's and is a magnificent structure, so know what ever your views are on the sport, you cant fail to be impressed with the structure. A good detour from the usual attractions and time well spent if you have an hour to spare.
