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Toro, town, Zamora provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Castile-León in northwestern Spain. It lies along the north bank of the Duero (Portuguese: Douro) River, 18 miles (29 km) east of Zamora city. Dating from Roman times, the town served as the meeting place for the Cortes (parliament) of 1371, 1442, and 1505, which made Toro and its code of laws famous. Nearby was fought the Battle of Toro (1476) between the forces of the monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella and those of Alfonso V of Portugal, which secured the crown of Castile for Isabella. Notable buildings include the 12th-century (partially restored) Romanesque Collegiate church and the 18th-century Casa Consistorial, outside which stands a statue of an Iberian bull (el toro, whence the town’s name). An agricultural trade centre, Toro is known for its red wine with a high alcoholic content. Pop. (2007 est.) mun., 9,738.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.