1910–1911
Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
TORO, a town of Spain, in the province of Zamora, on the right bank of the river Duero (Douro), and on the ZamoraMedina del Campo railway. Pop. (1900), 8379. Toro is an ancient fortified town, with picturesque narrow streets, among which are many medieval churches, convents and palaces, besides modern schools and public buildings. A fine bridge of twenty-two arches spans the river. The cathedral church is Romanesque; it dates from the I2th century but has been partially restored. The palace of the marquesses of San…
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