La Monumental

La Monumental [ ɫə munuməntaɫ ] (full name in Catalan Plaça de Braus Monumental de la Plaza de toros in Spanish or Monumental de Barcelona, ​​originally known as El Sport ), a Opened in 1914 and in 1916 expanded bullring in Catalonia's capital Barcelona.

Located in the Eixample district at the junction of Gran Via and Carrer de la Marina, it offers space for 19,582 spectators in 26 rows, all of which are covered from the first rank. The style of the building can be described as a late example of Modernism Neo - Mudejar influences. Architect of the original building was Manuel Joaquim Raspall i Mayol, the expansion in the Mudejar style comes from Ignasi Mas i Morell, together with Doménec Sugrañes i grass. It was the last bullring in Catalonia, in the still bullfights were held. The last bullfight was held there on September 25, 2011. Following a referendum, the Catalan regional parliament had banned more bullfights on 28 July 2010. For future use, especially music events and circus performances are provided.

In the past, came the likes of the Beatles (1965 ), The Rolling Stones ( 1976), Bob Marley (1980 ), Tina Turner ( 1990), Dire Straits (1992 ) and Bruce Springsteen (1992 ) on.

One of the most famous bullfighter in this arena, in Madrid and la Maestranza in Seville Spain is the most important along with Las Ventas, José Tomás was.