I am glad I got to share this cultural experience with the people of Seville. The museum contained…read morea lot of artifacts and the descriptions help to put everything in perspective. You could feel the passion throughout the museum, and it helped me understand the sport. Some highlights for me were the beautifully decorated chapel, the detailed matador costumes and walking unto the field and viewing the stadium up close. If you are visiting, and you have an extra day, I definitely recommend you taking a look.

Spain is rich in history and story. Bullfighting has been a tradition that is practiced in many…read moreSpanish-speaking countries: Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, as well as in parts of southern France and Portugal. As times have changed and the treatment/protection of animals been made a priority, the sport has declined in popularity and been banned in most countries. Spain and Mexico are two countries that still allow the tradition to carry on. Nonetheless, it remains a part of history and culture. If you find yourself in Spain, it's a must that you visit the museum. Sitting in an empty arena is definitely an experience. It was awesome to reflect on the amount of people that walked through the doors to see the spectacle of man versus beast. If you have the appetite to watch a bullfight, I recommend that you do. The bulls are not wasted, but later cooked as part of the traditional celebrations. The museum space itself is small, but the grounds of the arena are impressive. The courage it must have taken to walk out to the center of the arena and test your fate. Tour the museum, look at the artifacts, and learn about history.