BARBASTRO, a fortified city of Spain, in the province of Huesca, on the River Vero, near its junction with the Cinca. It has an interesting cathedral and seven other churches, with several hospitals. It was recovered from the Moors in 1065. The brothers Argensola were born here. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in tanning and currying leather. Long. 0° 20' W., lat. 41° 54' N.