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Located on a plain near the village of Villalonso (population approximately 75), 11 km from Toro and about 47 km from Zamora. It is a typical square-plan castle-palace with a high moat (now filled in), corner towers, crenellated walls, and a keep crowned by a machicolation.

The current castle was built in the 15th century on the site of an earlier 13th-century fortification, which belonged to the Order of Alcántara. In 1470, Juan de Ulloa and his wife, María de Sarmiento, rebuilt it in a palatial style, placing their coats of arms above the entrance. Juan supported the Portuguese cause in the War of the Castilian Succession and died defending the castle in 1476; his widow then defended it for a time.

The Alcázar of Toro is a historic fortification located in the town of Toro (Zamora, Castile and León), with great heritage and scenic value. It was built in the 10th century during the Christian repopulation, as part of the defensive system against Muslim incursions. It was reinforced in subsequent centuries, especially in the Middle Ages, when Toro acquired strategic importance in the Kingdom of León and later in Castile. It played a prominent role in the War of the Castilian Succession (1475), in the famous Battle of Toro between supporters of Isabella I of Castile and Joanna la Beltraneja.

Incredibly rich in heritage, the origin of the city of Terra dates back to pre-Roman times. Strategically located on the border between the kingdoms of León and Castilla, the city is historically important. Cycling through the town, you can visit the Ermita de Nuestra Señora, the Iglesia El Salvador and, of course, you cannot miss the castle that dominates on the top of a hill outside the town.

Approaching the town from the south, you can make out the fortress and castle of the Téllez de Meneses de Tiedra family, which dominate the town and the landscape of the Duero Valley. Built between the 12th and 13th centuries, it is a magnificent site to admire.

The castle is perched on the plains of Toro and can be seen for miles. Rectangular in shape, the masonry structure was built and used during the Middle Ages, exchanging hands many times between noble families. It was used in the 1978 film Robin and Marian, which starred Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn.

One of Toro's important buildings, the Alcázar de Toro's origins date back to the 10th century, although the walls we see today date back to the 15th century. The 180 meter long walkway offers spectacular views over the Duero River and the city of Toro.