Colegiata Santa Maria la Mayor de Toro
Romanesque-Gothic church. Its construction was carried out from the last third of the 12th century (around 1170), during the reign of Fernando II de León, until well into the 13th. It has three naves and a transept topped by a dome, and its northern portal is one of the most notable contributions of Romanesque architecture from the 12th and 13th centuries.
Two epochs can be distinguished: a first master using light limestone, creating an evolved Romanesque style, and the second master, who finishes the construction and covers the temple, which uses reddish sandstone and less evolved Romanesque architectural elements. The covers are significant.
The north portal of the Collegiate Church of Toro shows us the Christ in Majesty together with the Virgin, Saint John and the 24 elders of the Apocalypse, in a representation of the Last Judgment. The south cover is simpler. But among all, the COVERAGE OF MAJESTY stands out, one of the most famous covers of Spanish Gothic architecture. it was carved and polychrome in the last quarter of the 13th century. Very interesting is the rich display of musical instruments played by the Elders of the Apocalypse around a manifestation of the divinity of Christ, the Virgin and John.
Prepare your visit
Historical Data
- Architecture
- Religious architecture
- Construction
- Church
- Collegiate church
- Predominant styles
- Romanesque
- Gothic
- Historical Period
- Middle Ages
When to visit it?
Opening hours
- From March 31 to October 26:
- From Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM (On December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. CLOSED)
- Sundays and holidays: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Closed: Monday
- winter (October 27 – March 29):
- From Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Closed: Monday
Taxes
- General 4 €
- Reduced 3 €
Observations: For bank holidays and bank holidays, please contact the Toro Tourist Office. Tel. 980 694747. Collegiate Church Tel. 696131661 (torocolegiata@gmail.com). Entrance fee: 4eur with QR code download Entrance fee for retirees and groups: 3Eur.* There is a 6EUR voucher to visit the 5 churches (Collegiate Church, S. Salvador de los Caballeros, S. Sebastián, Sto. Sepulcro, S. Lorenzo, el Real) or 10EUR (Collegiate Church + 5 churches + Sancti Spíritus Monastery). This can be purchased at any of the churches, the Collegiate Church or the Monastery. If the voucher is purchased, there is no discount for groups or retirees. FREE ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. CONFIRM ON MONDAY, CLOSED ON SOME MONDAYS!! . Opens on Dec 9 and closes on Dec 10. Closed 24, 25, 31 December, 1 and 6 January.
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Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address Plaza Colegiata, 5. Toro. NaN. Zamora
- Phones696 131 661
Tourist information
Toro town hall
To know moreAddress
- Postal address municipality of Toro . Zamora
- Web
- Phones980.10.81.01
- Fax980.10.81.015
Toro tourism office
Zamora tourism office
Address
- Postal address Avda. Principe de Asturias, 1. Zamora. NaN. Zamora
- Web
- Phones980 531 845
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