Corrida del Toro

One Sunday, we went to a bullfight in the Plaza de Toros. I was a little skeptical about seeing 6 bulls being killed, but the strong traditional background drew me in. The bullfight or corrida del toro was really an art form and Sevilla is famous for this antique form of entertainment.

Julia and I at the Plaza de Toros.
Mounted toreros that help the matador. The horse and the toreros have armor on to protect them from the bull.
Toro waiting for action. Also, I should mention that this was a novice bullfight, so the toros are only 1 or 2 years old and the matadors are not experts yet.
Matador.

I love the extravagant outfits (called trajes de luz or "suits of lights").
A toro trying to fight the horse. Luckily, the armor protects the horse and torero and the horse is blinded so it isn't spooked.

Running away.
A very successful matador who received a standing ovation.