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Historic village · Cáceres, Extremadura
Trujillo
Medieval town 47 km from Cáceres, birthplace of Francisco Pizarro, with a Plaza Mayor of palaces and the conquistador's equestrian statue, an Arab castle and granite churches.
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About Trujillo
Trujillo stands on a granite hill about 47 km east of Cáceres, on the road to Madrid. It is the city of Francisco Pizarro, who conquered the Inca Empire, and of Francisco de Orellana, the first European to descend the Amazon River. The wealth brought from the Americas paid for the palaces that surround the Plaza Mayor.
The Plaza Mayor, irregular and terraced, is the centre of the town, surrounded by palaces. In the centre stands Pizarro's bronze equestrian statue, and around it the Palacio de la Conquista, built by Hernando Pizarro, with busts of Francisco Pizarro and of his Inca wife at the corners, the church of San Martín and other palaces with coats of arms.
At the top of the hill is the castle, of Arab origin, from the 9th–10th centuries, with walls, cisterns and wide views over the plain and the holm oaks. On the route between the square and the castle, the upper part of the town, the Villa, has the church of Santa María la Mayor, Romanesque and Gothic, with a tower open for climbing.
In May, Trujillo usually holds the Feria Nacional del Queso.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half a day, including the castle.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, when the light hits the palaces of the Plaza Mayor and the castle. In May, the cheese fair usually fills the square.
How to get there
About 47 km from Cáceres via the A-58 motorway, roughly a 35‑minute drive. There are buses from Cáceres and from Madrid, with only a few departures per day.
Tip
Climb up to the castle via the upper side and descend by the Church of Santa María. Have lunch in the Plaza Mayor and try the local goat cheese. If you’re driving to Madrid you can stop in Trujillo on the way.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Trujillo
Who is the man in the statue in Trujillo?
Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru, born in Trujillo.
How long is it from Cáceres to Trujillo?
About 35 minutes by car, covering 47 km. By bus, there are few departures per day.
Can the Castle of Trujillo be visited?
Yes. There are walls, cisterns and viewpoints over the plain. Check the opening hours.