Trujillo, Spain

Trujillo is a town in Spain, in the Extremadura region.

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Spain - Extremadura

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Trujillo has a population of 9.219 (2001 census), situated in the Cáceres province in Spain, at 564 metres above sea level. Its coordinates are {{coor dm|39|29|N|5|53|W|}}. It is connected to Cáceres with RN 521, at 47 kilometres to the east. It's connected to Madrid with N-V about 200 kilometres to the norht west. Trujillo municipality has an area of 655 km2.

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2001 - Cáceres - Spain - Sea level - Kilometre

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Trujillo has a castle from where you can look down to the village and the far plains around the town and the nearby hill. A fortification has existed for a long time before it was occupied by the Moors. It came in Christian hands in 1233. Juan II awarded city rights in 1431.

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Castle - Fortification - Moors - 1233 - Juan II - 1431

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Trujillo was the birth place of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru, who has a statue on the central square. It was also the birth place of Francisco de Orellana. Other monuments include the churches of Santa María, (XIIIth century) and San Francisco.

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Francisco Pizarro - Peru - Francisco de Orellana

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Trujillo is a beautiful small town in Western Spain. It has many shops, restaurants and bars. It is home to study abroad programs from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC and the University of New Mexico. In addition to the castle, the town has several palaces that were built as a result of money that was made by Pizarro and others during the colinization of the Americas.

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Like many smaller towns in Spain, Trujillo has it's own bullfighting ring. There are generally only one or two fights a year, but the ring is also used for other events.

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Trujillo's "Plaza Mayor" (Main Plaza) is a bustling area with several cafes, restaurants, and shops. On Thursdays there is a large open-air market on one of the streets that leads from the market (the one that goes between the two churches, I can't remember the name of it!). On the same street, there is a Bar/Dance club called "La Bodia". Despite it's location in a tiny town, La Bodia is quite possibly one of the best night clubs I've ever been to. The music is so-so, but the two-story layout with a terrace in the back (with view of the castle) is incredible.

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If you're traveling through Spain and have time to stop in a small town, Trujillo is a very inviting place. It has a rich history, good restraunts, and friendly people.

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