Name 1
PLAZA DE TOROS
Name 2
BULLRING
ID number
001.251.Almadén
Manager / Administrator
TOWN HALL
Ownership
Public
Institution
TOWN HALL
Local / Original ID Number
001.001.001.002
Type of Object
Built heritage - other
Description
Short description
The bullring is one of the most emblematic buildings in Almadén. It is unique in the world due to its hexagonal shape and is considered one of the oldest bullrings in Spain.
Epidemics of various diseases were frequent in Almadén in the 18th century, due to, among other things, the overcrowding of seasonal miners and the lack of housing. In 1752, 24 new houses were built, forming a hexagonal square. These buildings served a dual purpose: to relieve overcrowding in the city and to provide funds through rent for the construction of the Royal Mining Hospital of San Rafael.
Epidemics of various diseases were frequent in Almadén in the 18th century, due to, among other things, the overcrowding of seasonal miners and the lack of housing. In 1752, 24 new houses were built, forming a hexagonal square. These buildings served a dual purpose: to relieve overcrowding in the city and to provide funds through rent for the construction of the Royal Mining Hospital of San Rafael.
Measures
Materials
Masonry, wood, tiles…
Dating
1752
Author / Producer
Francisco Javier de Villegas (Superintendent of the Almadén Mines
Illustrations
Original use
Bullring and apartments.
Present use
Bullring, hotel, bar-restaurant, exhibition hall, bullfighting museum, and tourism office.
Original location
Waldo Ferrer Square
Present location
Waldo Ferrer Square
STATE OF CONSERVATION
History of conservation:
Present state
good
Necessary activities:
DOCUMENTATION
Addresses /collections/links etc. where further in-depth information is accessible:
http://www.comarcadealmaden.es/almaden/plaza_toros.php?idioma=in
http://www.almaden.es/turismo/que-visitar/plaza-de-toros.html
http://www.almaden.es/turismo/que-visitar/plaza-de-toros.html
Submitted
AYUNTAMIENTO ALMADEN
Submitted by
Alicia Escudero & Águeda Moyano
Date Submitted
5. 5. 2022
Date Edited
Never