Junto con la plaza de toros forma un conjunto lúdico de especiales características en la arquitectura popular española. De estilo isabelino (1845), está dedicado al actor toresano Carlos Latorre. En él se representan las obras de teatro que llegan a la ciudad y se celebran conciertos de diversa índole.
San Julián de los Caballeros
Designed in the 16th century by Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón. The front entrance comes from the disappeared convent of San Ildefonso. Above the entrance there is a large round window and on its right side is the Bell Tower from 1606. It has a rectangular shape and it is divided into three naves of equal height separated by arches and central apse.
There is noteworthy high altarpiece inside that tells the story of San Julián and Santa Basilia in paintings. The church also hosts the tombs of Antona García, heroine of the cause of Isabella the Catholic, his husband Juan de Monroy, Pedro Celestino Samaniego who founded the Obra Pía and Pedro de Vivero, ancestor of the marquis of Valparaíso.
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Santísima Trinidad
Preserves architectonical remains from the 12th to the 13th century with a chain of subsequent interventions. This church is located in the square of Santísima Trinidad, it was built in stone and brick on the remains of another Romanesque church that used to belong to the second walled enclosure.
In its interior highlight the altarpiece, numerous sculptures and paintings. There is also an organ pipe made of carved wood.
Santo Tomas Cantuariense
Dating back to the 12th century, reconstructed at the end of the 17th century. Distinguished by its main altarpiece.
San Sebastian de los Caballeros
It was a parish since the 13th century. It was rebuilt and reconditioned in the 16th century to accommodate the magnificent mural paintings belonging to the Monastery of Santa Clara. In Linear-Gothic style, dates back to the 14th century. It is located in the square of Paja which is one of the open spaces for commercial purposes around the first walled enclosure.
It has a rectangular floor, it consists of a single nave with main chapel. Currently it is a museum of Gothic paintings, there are sculptures and paintings of great interest and it can be visited on the marked route.
Harvest Festival
During the month of October, around the festival of the "Virgen del Pilar" this feast is celebrated in honour of one of the products that most fame has given to Toro: "the wine".
It is a symbol of the recovery of the traditional celebrations. For a few days the city and its inhabitants back in time. All the establishments, streets and citizens have the colour and the taste of the past.
The central event of the Feast of the Harvest is the parade of traditional carriages which summarizes all the traditions. The participants are dressed in ancient costumes carrying baskets filled with typical foods of the harvest.
Other important activities: medieval market, painting, literary and drawing competitions, contests, wine tastings, flamenco, musical, theatrical and sports performances and food festivals. In recognition of all this, it was declared of Regional Tourist Interest by the Castile and León Regional Government in 2003. GALLERY
The well of Uncle Rodrigo is according to the writings of an ancient book of Chorography dating from the 18th century and written by D. Antonio Gómez de LaTorre official counter of the province of Toro: "a well or spring that you can find no more than a quarter of league from Toro and Tagarabuena." This well is one of the three that the city was supplied and because it had good and abundant water it was chosen to avoid go down to the river for water
Vineyards, wines and wineries
The origins of the vineyards date before the settlement of the Romans and they have a long tradition.
Vegetable Garden of Toro
Toro and its territory are nurture by the water from the Duero River. Orchards products are known of their high quality and they give an important economic aspect for the region. More than 500 farms and livestock make Toro and its territory one of the most important region in the agriculture of the province.
The privileged situation of our city allows us to enjoy different aspects over the prolific plain. The best known is the Espolón, but we can also highlight the Paseo del Carmen, Plaza de la Magdalena and the Park of Jesus López Cobos.
The privileged situation of our city allows us to enjoy different viewpoints over the prolific plain. The best known is the Espolón, but we can also highlight the Paseo del Carmen, Puerto de la Magdalena and the Park of Jesús López Cobos.
Es la patrona de la ciudad, su fiesta se celebra el día ocho de septiembre. El acto más importante, es la ofrenda floral a la Virgen, en la que los participantes desfilan con sus mejores galas, destacando las mujeres ataviadas con los trajes típicos de Toro que son el de labradora y viuda rica.
She is the patroness of the city. Her feast is celebrated on the 8th of September. The most important event is the floral offering. The participants parade with their best finery among them two typical costumes of Toro: the "labradora" and the rich widow
Visita guiada para conocer los lugares más emblemáticos de Toro, su historia y sus personajes.
