Although the age of formal imperialism was relatively short, the impact of Europe on the wider world in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and vice versa, was immense. European society and culture was deeply influenced by its colonies.
Bus services to Ronda from major cities only include Sevilla, MÃ¡laga, Marbella, CadÃ­z, Algeciras, and Fuengirola. All other destinations need to be reached by train from Ronda, or by connecting bus in either Sevilla or MÃ¡laga.
The lofty name of the Ronda bullring refers to its owners, the Royal School of Cavalry, a society established in 1573 by king Philip II to train his knights in times of peace. Apart from the 1785 bullring, the oldest in Spain, they also operate a classical Spanish riding school.