Bullring & Bullfighthing Museum

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The Estepona Bullring, inaugurated in 1972, features a unique asymmetrical design and houses several municipal museums

Bullring: It was inaugurated in 1972 and is the first asymmetrical arena in the world. It is the work of architect Juan Mora Urbano and was designed to ensure maximum shade and comfort for spectators. The great matador from Ronda Antonio Ordoñez was the first businessman of this bullfighting ring. Its asymmetrical distribution promotes the celebration of all types of sports competitions, cultural shows, concerts, etc. Its extensive facilities house several municipal museums. Free admission

Bullfighting Museum:The “Antonio Ordóñez” Bullfighting Museum, dedicated to the great bullfighter, who was also the first entrepreneur of the bullfighting ring in Estepona, was inaugurated by the famous bullfighter Francisco Rivera Paquirri.
In this Museum you can admire a multitude of objects related to the bullfight, such as photographs of important bullfighters of all times, heads of bulls fought on memorable afternoons, photos of scenes in the bullring that went down in history, irons and badges from Spanish and Portuguese ranches, a complete collection of bullfighting posters and, above all, various costumes of lights donated by the best bullfighters in Spain. From the Bullfighting Museum you can directly access the Estepona Bullring, designed by the architect Juan de Mora Urbano and inaugurated in 1972. Its particular design and its elliptical and asymmetric shape make it unique in the world. Free admission.

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