Seville Practical Guide

Maestranza Bullring-Museum of Bullfighting (Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza-Museo Taurino). This is one of the most important bullrings in the country with a capacity for 13,000 seats. You can visit the museum where paintings, sculptures (of note are the works of Mariano Benlliure), costumes and bullfighting posters are displayed ... and learn more about the world of bullfighting.

Maestranza Theatre. Built for Expo92, this theatre is the great Andalusian stage for opera. Its programme also includes flamenco shows, ballet, classical music, great performers, zarzuela, etc. Guided tours are available. Maestranza Theatre:

Maestranza Bullring: Paseo Cristóbal Colón, 12. Tel: 954224577 www.realmaestranza.com

Paseo Cristóbal Colón, 22. Tel: 954226573 / 954223344 www.teatrodelamaestranza.es

Barranco Market. Designed as the main fish market, this is one of the most interesting architectural works in iron, a style that had a boom in the mid-nineteenth century. It currently houses a food hall and places to eat and drink. Lonja del Barranco Market: C/ Arjona s/n www.mercadolonjadelbarranco.com

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