Trujillo, Cáceres
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Trujillo is a town located in Extremadura, Spain.
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| Country | Spain | ||
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| Autonomous community | Extremadura | ||
| Province | Cáceres | ||
| Municipality | Trujillo | ||
| Government | |||
| - Alcalde | No have | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 156 km² (60.2 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 564 m (1,850 ft) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| - Total | 9,766 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Website: http://www.trujillo.es/ | |||
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[edit] Situation
Just a few miles from Monfragüe's National Park, Trujillo has a privileged situation, it is 47 km from Cáceres, one hour by car from Guadalupe, 90 km from Mérida, Plasencia and Navalmoral de la Mata. Easy connection with Madrid by fast-road, the A-5, during 250 Km.
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[edit] Population
Evolution of population between 1998 and 2007 with data from Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spanish National Statistics Institute).
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| 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | ||||||||||
| 9,070 | 9,070 | 8,713 | 9,262 | 9,456 | 9,564 | 9,406 | 9,672 | 9,770 | 9,766 | ||||||||||
[edit] The town
Trujillo is a town in Spain, in the Extremadura region. The origin of the town is pre-historic. It was named Troxiello, Turgalium and by other different names. The town now calls itself the "Cradle of the Conquistadores", having been the birthplace of many men who sought their fortune in the New World. Celts, Romans, Moors, and Christians have inhabited Trujillo over the centuries.
Trujillo has a castle which overlooks the town and the surrounding plains. A fortification had existed for a long time before it was occupied by the Moors. It came into Christian hands in 1233. Juan II officially made it a city in 1431. The castle is on the top of a hill called Cabezo de Zorro (Fox's Head). The Virgin of the Victory is the patron. The Trujillian people celebrate a festival in September.
Trujillo was the birthplace of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru, who has a statue on the central square. It was also the birthplace of Francisco de Orellana, Gaspar de Rodas, and of Diego Garcia de Paredes.
[edit] Visiting Trujillo
The principal monuments are: The Castle, Santiago's Church, St Mary's Church, St Francisco's Church, St' Martin Church, the Main Square and some palaces (Conquest, Orellana-Pizarro, Piedras Albas...)
Museums in Trujillo:
- La Coria Museum, about America
- Pizarro's House, about Francisco Pizarro
- Museo del Traje with the fashion designer Enríque Elías' designs.
- Wine and Cheese Museum
The tourist office is located in the Main Square.
[edit] Living in Trujillo
Trujillo's Plaza Mayor (main square) is a bustling area with cafes, restaurants, and shops. A popular festival is the Chivirí, a party celebrated on the Plaza Mayor where people from the town dance traditional dances and eat and drink.
Trujillo also has a bullring. Is used specially during Cheese Fair in May and in the Festival in September.
[edit] Trivia
In the movie Gladiator, Maximus tells Marcus Aurelius of his home and farms near Trujillo, although he should have referred to it by its Roman name of Turgalium.
The College of Charleston currently sends students every Spring and Summer to Trujillo. The city offers the students a smaller and more authentic atmosphere to learn Spanish and mingle with Spanish people.
[edit] Gallery
 Castle |
 Panorama |
 Church of Santa María la Mayor |
 Decorated stele |
 Patio |
 Calle Alberca (1996) |
 Bell of the tower of Plaza Mayor |
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 Gypsies in Trujillo |
[edit] External links
Important for visitors:
- Map by Google Maps
- Pictures
- Where to stay: Trujillo's Accommodation Guide
- Where to eat: Trujillo's Restaurants Guide
- Where to drink: Fiesta! in Trujillo
Local information:
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