Plaza de Toros de El Bibio

El Bibio

El Bibio bullring
General information
Type Bullring
Architectural style Neo-Mudéjar
Address c/ Ezcurdia, 33203 Gijón
Town or city Gijón, Asturias
Country Spain
Coordinates 43°2′7″N 5°38′43″W / 43.03528°N 5.64528°W
Current tenants Circuitos Taurinos
Construction started 1886
Completed 1888
Inaugurated August 12, 1888
Renovated 1997
Owner Gijón City Hall
Dimensions
Diameter 50 m
Design and construction
Architect Ignacio de Velasco
Other designers Carlos Velasco Peyronnet
Other information
Seating capacity 9,258
El Bibio Bullring
Native name
Spanish: Plaza de Toros de El Bibio
Location Gijón, Spain
Coordinates 43°02′07″N 5°38′43″E / 43.035278°N 5.645278°ECoordinates: 43°02′07″N 5°38′43″E / 43.035278°N 5.645278°E
Official name: Plaza de Toros de El Bibio
Type Non-movable
Criteria Monument
Designated 1992
Reference no. RI-51-0007222

The Plaza de Toros de El Bibio is a bullring located in Gijón, Asturias, Spain.

Situated in the neighbourhood of El Bibio, it was inaugurated on August 12, 1888, with a bullfighting with Luis Mazzantini and Rafael Guerra, Guerrita.

The bullring was destroyed in the Spanish Civil War and it was renovated in 1997. On March 20, 1992, it was declared Bien de Interés Cultural.[1]

Apart from bullfighting, the ring is also used for music concerts.

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