Trujillo Travel Guide

 
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  •   Trujillo
    by globetrotter_2006
  •   Trujillo
    by globetrotter_2006
  • Francisco Pizarro
      Francisco Pizarro
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  • Plaza Mayor
      Plaza Mayor
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  • Plaza Major - now pedestrianised
      Plaza Major - now pedestrianised
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Arco de Santiago

Arco de Santiago, Trujillo

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Castillo (Castle)

Castillo (Castle), Trujillo

 Redang Says:  In the highest part of the city, it was built in the 10th-11th century. 

Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor

Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor, Trujillo

 Redang Says:  About 13th century. 

Statue of Francisco Pizarro

Statue of Francisco Pizarro, Trujillo

 Redang Says:  Famous Spanish conqueror, the statue was made by Carlos Rumsey in the 17th century. 

Iglesia de San Martín (San Martin Church)

Iglesia de San Martín (San Martin Church), Trujillo

 Redang Says:  Works began in the 14th century. 

Palacio de los Duques de San Carlos

Palacio de los Duques de San Carlos, Trujillo

 Redang Says:  Built in the 6th century. 

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor, Trujillo

 Redang Says:  This is the centre of the city. 

San Francisco Church

San Francisco Church, Trujillo

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New Town Hall

New Town Hall, Trujillo

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Old Town Hall

Old Town Hall, Trujillo

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Palacio de la Conquista

Palacio de la Conquista, Trujillo

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San Martin Church- Interior

San Martin Church- Interior, Trujillo

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San Martin Church- Exterior

San Martin Church- Exterior, Trujillo

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Hotels  

NH Palacio de Santa Marta

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Hostal San Miguel

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Restaurants  

La Troya: Tapas at the plaza major

La Troya: Tapas at the plaza major, Trujillo

 nessie-ch Says:  It' s Tapas bar at the Plaza... I must say, that I did not especially like the Extremadura restaurants for the food... but I loved the "jamon Patta negra...". So take a glass of fine sherry... I preferred the "oloroso", which is sweet and tasty... and order some Spanish... 

La Troja

La Troja, Trujillo

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Transportation  

By Car: How Far/How Long...?

By Car: How Far/How Long...?, Trujillo

 Redang Says:  Some road distances from Trujillo to:- Cáceres: 46 kms.- Madrid: 254 kms.- Paris (France): 1.520 kms- Roma/Rome (Italy): 2.220 kms.You can check the web to find out more road disances togeher with the best routes and driving times. 

Tourist Traps  

The cheese & wine museum

The cheese & wine museum, Trujillo

 nessie-ch Says:  It is more a video performance then a museum. Whar concerns the "wine and cheese degustation"... forget it!!In every church you should pay entrance... that is a pity... and finally we avoided the churches... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Try the local customs!

Try the local customs!, Trujillo

 El_Sueco Says:  Here is an assortment of different sweets. However I found the yemas de Pizarro not as good as the yemas in Avila de Caballeros. 

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The Weather in Trujillo

The Weather in Trujillo, Trujillo

 Redang Says:  I must say that Trujillo is very hot in Summer, so, try to avoid that season.Check www.inm.es/web/infmet/predi/locali/EXC.html and look for Trujillo (just in Spanish). 

General Info

General Info, Trujillo

 Redang Says:  Tourism OfficePlaza Mayor- Tel.: (+34) 927 32 26 77 or 927 65 90 39- Fax: (+34) 927 65 91 40- Internet www.turismoextremadura.com/?id=662 (Spanish and English) 

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 Here is an assortment of different sweets. However I found the yemas de Pizarro not as good as the yemas in Avila de Caballeros. 

 

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Trujillo

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 Trujillo is the birthplace of D. Francisco Pizarro, known as the Marqués Gobernador y Capitán General del Perú. As we all know Pizarro was the leader of the Conquest of Perú 1532 --. Trujillo is also... 

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Trujillo

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 We came for the harmonious configuration of the Plaza Major but left with undying respect for the White Storks and just a little disrespect for the forefathers of the town Pizzaros who are now... 

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Trujillo

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 Trujillo is a very beautiful city. If you go from Madrid to Badajoz, I suggest to stop there for a few hours, you won't regret. 

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Turgilium (Trujillo)

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Trujillo. I'd love to share with you the 14 tips I've written, the 47 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Trujillo, city of the conquistadores

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 When I first saw this plaza in a newspaper a yearning came in me to go there... and we were not disappointed... what a precious jewel in the Spanish Extremadura! 

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