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Las Arenas de Barcelona

An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.

Barcelona, Spain

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Day time view.   Schweg (Atlas Obscura User)
Former bullring and Barcelona taxi   Xavixavir (Atlas Obscura User)
Inside Arenas   Olndskan (Atlas Obscura User)
Arenas on a December night   Olndskan (Atlas Obscura User)
On the terrance.   Schweg (Atlas Obscura User)
Night time view.   Schweg (Atlas Obscura User)
Las Arenas   TinaK (Atlas Obscura User)
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Las Arenas de Barcelona was one of three bullrings in Barcelona. Opening in 1900, the bullring was designed by Augusto Font i Carreras and could hold around 15,000 spectators.

In 1999, the structure was very much in disarray until it was purchased by the company Sacresa. Architect Richard Rogers was tasked with converting the arena into a shopping center. After eight years of construction, the shopping center officially opened in 2011.

The mall is topped by a 27-meter high dome, complete with an outdoor terrace that allows for a panoramic view of the wonders around Barcelona. 

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Pl. Espanya metro station is serviced by many different lines and is just a few blocks away. The exterior is always visible. One of the hallways has pictures of the construction.

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July 15, 2019

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