We saw six bulls go through the ritual pageantry, bravery, stupidity, and death back in 1964. Catalonia has now outlawed bull fighting, but they saved the exterior of this Moorish style building by turning it into a shopping mall. There are at least half a dozen high end restaurant on the top floor that has a great view of the entire city.
This is looking toward Fort Magica de Montjuic from the top of the Arena.
This is the new shopping mall built inside the bull ring. Walking out across that large circular floor I half expected 1,200 pound of angry muscle with sharp horns to come charging out shorting and pawing dust, but all I heard was the rustle of shoppers plastic bags. Times do change in 52 years.
I have never been inside but now I got an idea. Thanks for showing us.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness that barbaric "sport" has been outlawed there. And the arena looks very nice. I'd enjoy spending some time there.
ReplyDeleteThis is a much better use of the Arena TFG, rustling shopping bags a way more appealing sound! 52 years, it took long enough!
ReplyDeleteThis is a much better use of the Arena TFG, rustling shopping bags a way more appealing sound! 52 years, it took long enough!
ReplyDeleteAt long last no more bull fighting. Glad they have given the arena a new life.
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful to hear! Looks great as a shopping mall.
ReplyDeleteLove that they made such a nice mall out of it. Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting way to re-use the arena!
ReplyDeleteSmart to build a shopping area in these two buildings.
ReplyDeleteThat is great that they decided to reuse this wonderful building. Thanks for showing this.
ReplyDeleteA good use of this Arena !
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