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Spain is usually associated with such things as Picasso Cheap Detroit Lions Hats , paella, flamenco dancers with their castanets, and of course, bullfighting. Before I decided to come and live in Barcelona I thought of the city that way as well, but I was so wrong. My view, like that of many outsiders, is a very narrow one of Spain in general and Barcelona in particular and there is more to the area than just that.

However Cheap Detroit Lions T-Shirts , it cannot be denied that bullfighting runs in the Spanish blood, but the days of bullfighting in Barcelona are numbered ,so you if you want to see one do so soon or you will no longer be able to. The local parliament has decreed that bullfighting will be no more in Barcelona and Greater Catalonia from 2012, so visit the famed Plaza de Toros Monumental Barcelona while you still can.

Bullfighting has dropped by third over recent years, largely because of a lack of funding from the local authorities. Another reason, though, has been the activities of the animal rights activists Cheap Detroit Lions Hoodie , particularly Equanimal, who have been protesting at the cruelty to the bulls. In fact La Monumental, as the stadium is known in Barcelona, now only hosts twelve fights a year, and is the last of such arenas in this region of the country.

In fact, all over Spain there has been a growing movement away from bullfighting, since it is regarded as being barbaric and cruel Customized Detroit Lions Jersey , and although it has been part of Spanish culture for centuries, it won't be long till bullfighting is no more in Spain. So, if you want to see a bullfight you have very little time to visit Barcelona on vacation or for a business trip.

It has been suggested by some that the abolition of bullfighting in Catalonia is a manifestation of the desire of the people of this part of Spain to declare themselves autonomous from the rest of country, an ambition with its roots in the way Catalans were treated under Franco. However, it would likely be more accurate to state the main reason being in the interests of the animals.

I tend to sympathize with those that would protect the bulls, and could never attend a real bullfight even though I live very close to the arena. Many others, however Cheap Dallas Cowboys Jerseys , believe that this is one of Barcelona's traditional activities that should be continued. The toreros come from long lines of bullfighters, their skills handed down through families, from father to son, and they are admired for their great bravery in fighting these magnificent animals. They are as famous in Spain as sporting celebrities are in the UK and America, chased by the paparazzi and feted by beautiful women who lust after these bodies that are accentuated by the design of the gorgeous suits they wear in the bullring. They show off every bulge, and any ordinary guy would run a mile if given one to wear.

It was in 1914 that the Plaza de El Sport first opened on the corner of Grand Via and Marin in Barcelona. Its beautiful Moorish and Byzantine architecture was very prominent against the more ordinary apartments and office buildings, and its outstanding domed columns and sparkling blue and white tiles are immediately recognizable. The name lasted only two years until 1916 Graham Glasgow Black Jersey , when it was given its current name.

The bullring has always been highly regarded in Spain, ranking in the top 3 beside Madrid's Las Ventas and La Maestranza In Seville. There already were two other arenas in Barcelona when La Monumental was built: La Plaza de las Arenas that is situated in Plaza Espa?a, which is being replaced with a shopping mall, and also La Plaza de El Torin, built in 1834 and that was demolished some time ago. This indicates the passion for bullfighting that existed in Barcelona at that time.

La Monumental enjoys a very high reputation world-wide, and many people visit the 'corridas' (Spanish for bullfights) here simply because of that reputation. They generally begin around April and run till the end of September, and when not being used for its intended purpose the stadium hosts other events such as circuses and live concerts and music events. One of its claims to fame is a Beatles concert in July Taylor Decker Black Jersey , 1965, and the Rolling Stones performed here in summer, 1976. The stadium has also been host to Bob Marley, Dire Straits, Bruce Springsteen and Tina Turner among many others.

Contained within La Monumental is a bullfighting museum, known in English as the Bullfighting Museum of Barcelona. This is open only during the corridas season, and offers many exhibits including the stuffed heads of famous bulls Michael Roberts Black Jersey , the costumes of famous bullfighters and rejoneadores (horse-mounted bullfighters), branding irons of the more famous bull farms, and lots of other memorabilia such as old ticket stubs and posters, old photographs and other items relating to the sport.

The weak-stomached among you can see the activity on telly, watching the bulls being stuck with swords or, even more gory, the toreros being gored by the raging bulls. Ouch!

Finally Kenny Golladay Black Jersey , if you intend to pay La Monumental a visit, and also to spend some time in Barcelona, there are many apartments for rent in Barcelona, but it is advisable to book in advance due to the popularity of the city during the holiday season.


Details:
La Monumental
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 749
Ticket Prices: 44 euros to 99 euros
To purchase tickets, go to http:www.Tauroentrada