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Located
in
Extremadura,
just
45km
east
of
Caceres,
this
beautiful
walled
town
dates
from
the
13th
century
and is
one of
the
best
places
to
visit
in the
region.
The
town
is
probably
best
known
for
the
conquerors
born
here
such
as
Francisco
Pizarro
who
discovered
Peru.
A
monument
to him
stands
in
Plaza
Mayor. |
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Celts,
Romans,
Moors
and
Christians
have
all
lived
here
and
have
all
made
their
mark.
The
town
boasts
a
beautiful
Moorish
castle
and
several
important
palaces.
Much
of the
old
town
centres
around
Plaza
Mayor
where
you
will
find
the
very
helpful
tourist
office.
You
can
also
catch
a
horse-drawn
tour
of the
town
from
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Plaza
Mayor
is
also
home
to the
Justice
Courts,
the
Old
Town
Hall
The
Church
of San
Martin
and
the
Casa
de las
Cadenas.
The
Palacio
de los
Duques
de San
Carlos
is a
fine
16th
Century
residence,
turned
into a
convent.
It is
possible
to
visit
the
convent
with a
guide.
Also
in
Plaza
Mayor
is the
Palacio
de la
Conquista,
one of
the
finest
buildings
in the
town.
There
are
several
bars
in the
square
with
excellent
terraces. |
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From
the
Plaza
Mayor
walk
through
the
narrow
alleys,
climbing
towards
the
castle.
There
are
several
churches
and
museums
along
the
way.
The
castle
has
been
well
preserved
and
quite
sympathetically
restored.
Much
of the
structure
remains,
including
many
outlying
walls
and
vaults.
The
castle
is of
Moorish
origin
and
stands
over
the
footings
of an
earlier
Roman
fortress.
It is
possible
to
visit
the
dungeons
of the
castle
where
it is
said
that a
vision
of the
Virgin
Mary
appeared
in
1232,
giving
the
Christians
renewed
strength
in
fighting
off
the
Moors. |
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Where
to
stay
in
Trujillo
If at
all
possible,
stay
at the
Parador
Nacional
which
was
opened
in
1984
after
being
converted
from a
1533
convent.
There
are
several
hotels
located
in the
town
as
well
as
several
hostals. |
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| Important contacts for Trujillo:
The tourist office, Plaza Mayor 927 322 677
Local Police 927 320 108
Post Office 927 320 533
Bus Station 927 321 202
Postal code: 10200
From Trujillo, head to Merida, Badajoz or Caceres |
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