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Best Bullrings in Spain

Despite the heated controversy over the Spanish tradition of bullfighting, the bullrings themselves hold an important place in the life and culture of Spain. They also present a fascinating atmosphere for tourists whether it is to watch a bullfight in action or not!

1. Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, Seville

As the oldest bullring in Spain, this is considered to be one of the most important in the world and is the site of the most popular annual bullfighting festival during the Seville Fair. The arena has a beautifully maintained baroque design and makes for a very impressive visit in itself. It is also well worth attending a guided tour, comprising of a visit to the actual bullring, the bullfighter’s chapel, the horses courtyard and the museum which traces the sport’s history from the 18th century. If you’re open minded and can handle witnessing the gory scenes of an actual bullfight, this would be the place to do it! The corrida season runs from Easter Sunday to 12 October, with many of the most celebrated matadors appearing during Feria week at the end of April. Seville is the city in which bullfighting continues to be most prevalent today, although frowned upon by younger generations, it remains an integral part of Spanish tradition.

2.  Las Ventas, Madrid

Unsurprisingly, the Spanish capital is not to be outdone in being home to Spain’s largest bullring, Las Ventas. With a 23,798-seat capacity, this artistic monument will leave you in awe of its enormity and is a must-see for tourists.  The arena also offers an in depth tour where you get to see the stands in addition to hidden areas such as the patio where the bullfighters wait before the event and where the bulls are taken after the fight. This lets you gain an insight into the minds of the matadors and get a feeling how things when down behind the scenes.  Representing one of the finest examples of Arabic architecture in Spain, the bullring stands out for its exposed brickwork and ceramic tile decoration. Las Ventas is located in Madrid’s Salamanca “barrio”, one if it’s most upmarket and residential neighbourhoods which makes it a great area in which to stay during your visit. Check out GowithOh who provide a wide selection of holiday apartments for a more than comfortable stay in the city.

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Photo by  ericc1 on Flickr

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Travel Bucket List: 5 Annual Music Festivals You Can’t Miss

It’s said that music soothes the soul. It’s calming and relaxing. It’s both exciting and motivational. Year in and year out, there are music festivals all over the world to do just that. These festivals attract lots of music enthusiasts across all walks of life. People have been known to travel from all over just to attend some of them. Below are but five of the most interesting world wide live music festivals worth attending…

1. SonneMondSterne – Germany

Notably, the sonneMondSterne is one if not the craziest and wildest festivals of the year. Truly Germans live life to the fullest. It’s on this platform where the big names and legends are born and molded; it’s also a time of the year where holiday insurance premiums hit the roof. The music is loud and thrilling. You could dance; party and drink to your wish, then latter on take a dip in the nearby lake. The party doesn’t stop for an amazing 24hr. this is made possible due to the fact that the DJs rotate in shifts.

2. Midi Modern Music Festival – China

Initially, the Midi Modern school festival was a showcase of their teacher’s and student’s skills. Today it has span and the festival is now the attraction for Chinese rock fans with more than 60 bands performing all together.

The Beijing students have surely managed to defile the traditional music in traditional Chinese setting. It’s an awesome way to unwind the year, as you play a critical part in making history as you party while helping upcoming artists around the country break free from societal restraints.

3. San Miguel Primavera – Madrid

Often referred to as Primavera Sound the san Miguel Primavera is a large music festival that features over of twenty concerts spanning a period of two days. It also hosts a diverse selection of independent acts stretching to all corners of the earth under one roof.

Tickets go for about 45 Euros for a two-day pass. The booking is so fast that they are usually sold out several weeks in advance. A single day’s tickets goes for around 25 Euros, but are only sold in the event that there available space left so as to avoid overcrowding. It’s advisable to grab a 3 day ticket since there might be several bands playing.

4. Ollapalooza – USA

This festival derives its name from a word meaning – an extraordinary thing/event – Ollapalooza does not disappoint by living up to its name and fame. It runs each and every year, while bringing together everyone and anyone in the music scene, including the likes of Usher and Jay Z.

5. Night of the proms – Munich

The night of the proms is held every year on December. During this period, all roads lead to Munich as music fans flock to the city for the event. The night finds its root s back to1984. Night of the Proms has brings together come of the top notch artists in almost every genre.
It’s held at Olympiahalle offering an entire weekend full of partying and soothing music from some of your favorite artists.

Held at Olympiahalle in Munich, Night of the Proms features an entire weekend full of live concerts by local favorites, both local and international. If you wish to take a break from the music, you can go ahead and check out the lively bars and clubs nearby within the city.

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