The tradition of bullfighting has long been a controversial issue in Spain. In 2010 bullfighting in Barcelona was banned by the Catalan Parliament in 2010 although the ruling was later overturned by Spain’s Constitutional Court. This view of bullfighting stands in stark contrast to other parts of the country, including …
At a time when the traditional ‘Corrida de Toros’ faces such scrutiny over its cruelty to animals, bullfighting in Seville remains ingrained in the city’s culture and identity. The practice dates back centuries in the Andalusian capital and is centred on the 12,000 capacity Plaza de Toros de la Real …
Whilst Catalonia has banned bullfighting, Madrid has protected it as an artform which is considered to be of special cultural value. Anyone guilty of trying to stop bullfights taking place is subject to substantial fines for attempting to damage Madrid’s cultural heritage. This puts bullfighting in Madrid on a par …
