<p><br> A matador stands with cape at the ready in a bullfighting ring in Spain. The ancient sport draws crowds across the country, and bullfighters attain celebrity status.</p>

Spanish Bullfighter


A matador stands with cape at the ready in a bullfighting ring in Spain. The ancient sport draws crowds across the country, and bullfighters attain celebrity status.

Photograph by Sigfrid López/Getty Images

Spain Photos

See photos of Spain (including Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and more) in this travel photo gallery from National Geographic.

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