Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos

Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos is a former bullring in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Built in 1909 it was shortly closed after prohibition of bull fighting in 1912.

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Type: Tourist attraction
Description: derelict bull ring in Uruguay
Also known as: “Plaza de Toros”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Escuela 37 República Argentina and Estadio Profesor Alberto Suppici.

Escuela 37 República Argentina

School

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Escuela 37 República Argentina is a school, which is situated 1 km east of Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos.

Estadio Profesor Alberto Suppici

Stadium

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Estadio Profesor Alberto Suppici is a multi-use stadium in Colonia, Uruguay. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 6,500 people. Estadio Profesor Alberto Suppici is situated 4 km southeast of Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Colonia and Laguna de los Patos.

Colonia

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Colonia del Sacramento is in southwestern Uruguay, across from Buenos Aires on the northern shore of the Rio de la Plata. Founded in 1680 as a Portuguese colony, Colonia's historic district is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, full of cobblestone streets lined with historic buildings.