Plaza de Toros, Madrid

East of central Madrid, the Plaza de Toros Monumental de Las Ventas (Las Ventas) is the most important and prestigious bullring in the world, and a visit here is a good way to gain an insight into this very Spanish tradition. The fine Museo Taurino is also here, and the architecture will be of interest even to those with no interest in la corridas (bullfights). Bullfights are still held regularly here during the season, which runs roughly mid-May to September.