Museo Taurino Local History & Culture

Bullfighting History and Souvenirs

Paseo Cristóbal Colón 12
Sevilla,
Sevilla, 41001
Spain
Phone No. +34 95 422 4537
Fax No. +34 95 422 0112
E mailrealmaestranza@retemail.es

Overview

This museum is found inside the Plaza de Toros de La Maestranza; its complete name is therefore Museo Taurino de la Real Maestranza de Caballería. The museum holds a permanent exposition of paintings, sculptures, bullfighting costumes and apparel, and the fans and accesories found in social settings where the theme of bullfighting is center stage. Inside, you can purchase traditional souvenirs for a modest price, from fans to shawls, keyrings, posters, etc.--everything related to the popular Andalusian art of bullfighting. The Museum is surrounded by such representative places such as the Torre del Oro, the Giralda (La), and the catedral. If you decide to visit the museum, after leaving you can enjoy a long stroll on the banks of the river, complete with the characteristic bars of Seville.