Plaza de Toros de Pamplona
Spain
After the lockdown we will follow the bulls and runners to the square where they release heifers and the young people have fun. It is possible to enter the bullring at the cost of the client.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Plah-thah deh Toh-rohs deh Pam-ploh-nah, a place of immense cultural gravity and the final destination of the world-famous Bull Run, or En-thee-eh-roh. Built in 1922, this arena is the fourth largest bullring in…
Listen in the app2The Callejón — The Most Dangerous Passage
To enter the arena as a runner, you must pass through the Cahl-yeh-hohn. This is a narrow, red-doored tunnel that acts as a funnel between the city and the sand. …
Listen in the app3The Sand and the Dobladores
As you emerge from the darkness of the Cahl-yeh-hohn, you find yourself on the vast, circular floor of the arena. The first thing a runner notices is the sand. …
Listen in the app4The Vaquillas — Adrenaline for the Valiant
Once the six fighting bulls and the steers have been safely corralled, many spectators think the event is over. However, for those inside the ring, a new phase begins: the 'vah-kee-yahs.' These are small cows with capped horns. …
Listen in the app5Hemingway’s Shadow — The Monument to the Author
Just outside the main entrance to the bullring stands a bust of Ernest Hemingway, the man who arguably did more to popularize the Sahn Fer-meen festival than any other person in history. After his first visit in 1923, Hemingway…
Listen in the app6Architecture and Capacity — The Arena’s Grandeur
As you look up at the tiers of seating, consider the sheer scale of this structure. The Plah-thah deh Toh-rohs can hold nearly twenty thousand spectators. …
Listen in the app7The Post-Run Ritual — Chocolate and Cognac
After the dust has settled in the ring and the last 'vah-kee-yah' has been led away, a very specific tradition takes place just outside these walls and in the nearby cafes. Runners, their white clothes now gray with sand and…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey at the Plah-thah deh Toh-rohs, take a final look at the quiet arena. It is difficult to imagine that in just a few months, or just a few hours ago, this space was a vortex of noise and movement. …
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What is Plaza de Toros de Pamplona?
Plaza de Toros de Pamplona is a place in Spain with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 42.8158, -1.6400 |
| Last updated |
