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Rating: 5 | Votes: 1 | Date: 21/06/2026 00:03:00

A former bullring turned shopping and leisure complex, Arenas de Barcelona stands by the Placa d'Espanya, its circular brick wall a survivor from the building's first life. The original Plaza de Toros de las Arenas opened in 1900, designed by the architect August Font i Carreras. Bullfighting at the ring declined through the 20th century, and the last fight was held in 1977. The building also served over the years as a venue for opera, theatre, rock concerts and political gatherings, and even a...