Plaza de toros de Acho
Bull ring and cultural heritage site in Peru / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Plaza de Toros de Acho is the premier bullring in Lima, Peru. Located beside the historical center of the Rímac District, the plaza is classified as a national historic monument. It is the oldest bullring in the Americas and the second-oldest in the world after La Maestranza in Spain (not counting the Roman Empire-era Arles Amphitheatre in France). It opened on 30 January 1766.
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Location | Rímac District, Lima, Peru |
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Owner | Charity of Lima |
Capacity | 14,000 |
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Opened | 30 January 1766 |
Renovated | 1944 |
Architect | Francisco Graña Garland |
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Of the 56 official bullrings in Peru, the Plaza de Acho ranks most prominently. It has a seating capacity of 13,700[1] and was constructed of adobe and wood, both traditional materials.