Be warned- bullfighting isn't for the faint of heart. Seriously. And if you're a PETA lunatic, a…read moresofty-ummm.... excuse me.... or in other words a fanatic and can't bear the simple fact that this loooooooonnnnng-standing Spanish tradition will never be wiped out, this ain't for you my friend. I'm not criticizing, I'm just warning you ahead of time. Hubs purchased tickets a few weeks before we flew to Spain to see 3 bullfights from StubHub at €120ea. By the time everything was said and done, each ticket was €160ea. We only went this route because we didn't know any better and used a 3rd party like StubH. I remember my grandfather watching the bullfight on TV when I lived in the Dominican Republic as the matador used choreographed movements before going for the kill. And my husband remembers his Puerto Rican mom watching it on TV in the 70s when she lived in NYC. But this time, it wasn't on TV. This time, hubs and I made the 2 & 1/2 hour drive from our hotel in Costa del Sol, Marbella all the way to Sevilla to see the whole action. Your ticket will indicate EXACTLY which entrance is assigned to you. Try to get here before the event so you don't feel rushed locating your seat. Each bull fight lasted about 25-30(+/-)mins. The whole opening ritual is incredibly regal with several horsemen presenting themselves while others on foot making their presence as well. Plaza de Toros gave us chills. Not because we knew 3 bulls were going to get killed right before our eyes- but to see a bullfight live in person, is really out of this world. The Spanish take bullfighting seriously. So much so, hubs and I were whispering about whatever and immediately, could feel the stares. The arena, the history and sitting down on aged stone brick 'bleachers'- all gave us chills. Honestly, I enjoyed the whole bullfight- from beginning to middle to the end. And this is coming from a person who doesn't eat cow. I love my leather though. Listen, I'm not saying there's beauty in all this (perhaps you might think so), but if you dare, why not come for the experience?

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.