Colombian matador Luis Bolivar performs a pass to a bull during a bullfight on April 16 at The Maestranza bullring in Seville, Spain. Marcelo Del Pozo / Reuters.

The Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza is Seville's famous bullfighting ring. Built in the 18th century, the circular ring is notable for its Baroque façade. In addition to being a historic ...

The first bullfight in Spain was held in 711 A.D. in honor of King Alfonso VIII. ... a tour guide who grew up within the shadow of La Maestranza bullring in Seville, has never been to a bullfight.

Visit Seville for flamenco, food and bullfights Kenneth Kiesnoski SEVILLE, Spain -- The mention of Seville may bring barbers to mind, but this southern Spanish city is known less for peluqueros ...

Spanish bullfighter Jose Tomas performs in the final bullfight to be held in the region of Catalonia at the Monumental bullring in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011.

Nonetheless, the ancient sport is still popular in Spain. A 2014-15 government survey estimated that almost 9.5 percent of Spaniards have been to see a bullfight—a rise from 8.5 percent in 2010/ ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It might be one of the pillars of Spanish culture, but I don't like the idea of bullfighting. Not one bit. Sure, I've seen Blood and ...