Las Ventas, located in the Madrilenian district of Salamanca, is the largest bullring in Spain and the third-largest in the world.
The bullring inaugurated in 1931 was designed by the architect José Espeliú in Moorish style. In 1951 the Madrid Bullfighting Museum was inaugurated coinciding with the feast of San Isidro Labrador, patron saint of the city. It has three cultural rooms: the Antonio Bienvenida Room, the Antoñete Room, and the Cossío Room. In them, exhibitions and informative events take place throughout the season.
The bullfighting season starts in March and ends in October and bullfights are held every Sunday during the season.
Las Ventas bullring is open all year for cultural visits. the arena also hosted many concerts, tennis matches, theatre plays, and cultural events.
