Románico Zamora

Clock's arch

10th century

It is called “Puerta del mercado” what means market’s gate and it belonged to the first walled enclosure. On it was risen the “Torre del Reloj” (clock's tower) in the 16th century. That is the reason why it is known as "Arco del Reloj" (clock's arch).

It has a square plan, and according to legend, for the mortar manufacture was used wine because it was more abundant than the water in the city. The structure has therefore three sections: the arch that can be walked through to get the square, the chapel, the clock and finally, the bell tower, topped with a dome.

ADDRESS

38-44, La Puerta del Mercado Street
Toro (Zamora)

To view the entire route from your position to the monument, you can click on the Google icon located on the lower left corner of the map.

OPENING HOURS AND VISITS

Free visit.

GENERAL INTEREST SERVICES

Tourist office:
- Toro: It is located at 6, Main Square. Tel. +34 980 694 747 

Civil Guard (police with responsibilities outside towns):
- Toro: Tel. +34 980 690 012

Emergency telephone numbers: 112 
- Toro medical center: Tel. +34 980 691 337

Bus station: 
- Toro: Tel. +34 980 693 236

Train station: 
- Toro: Tel. +34 905 551 844

Taxis:
- Toro: Tels. +34 639 421 582 / +34 630 752 526 / +34 607 451 307

Civil defence:
- Toro: Tel. +34 980 690 100