Bullring of El Castañar
In 1667, so as to cover the expenses of the work carried out on the Vestry of the Virgen del Castañar, patron of the city, the first bullfight took place in an improvised wooden arena. In 1707, to celebrate the birth of the Principe de Asturias, Luis I, the second bullfight took place in a wooden structure and then it was replaced by the bullring which still exists today, built between 1711 and 1714, the oldest bullring in Spain.
This plaza is an enclosed structure containing an arena 41 metres in diameter, with capacity for 4200 people, that conserves the same general characteristics, bullpens and buildings that the Duke Don Juan Manuel II ordered.The three-storey building that contains the presidential enclosure, entrance gates, first aid centre and balconies is from the second half of the 19th century.
Historical Data
- Architecture
- Vernacular architecture
- Historical Period
- Early modern period
When to visit it?
Opening hours
- From November 1 to December 31:
- From Friday to Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Closed: From Monday to Thursday
Taxes
FreeThis portal is not responsible for possible changes in the schedules and rates reflected
Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address Paraje del Castañar, s/n. Béjar. NaN. Salamanca
Tourist information
Béjar tourism office
Address
- Postal address Ctra. de Salamanca s/n.. Béjar. NaN. Salamanca
- Web
- Phones923 403 005
To know moreSalamanca tourism office
Address
- Postal address P/ Mayor, 32. Salamanca. NaN. Salamanca
- Web
- Phones
- 902 302 002
- 923 218 342
- Fax923 263 409
To know moreBéjar town hall
To know moreAddress
- Postal address Plaza Mayor, 7. municipality of Béjar . Salamanca
- Web
- Phones923 400 115
- Fax923 410 868