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Relative Location:

The heart of Trujillo

just below the Castle

next to the Santa Maria Church

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Developed organically throughout the medieval period.

Originally a marketplace and a center of commerce, it evolved over time from contributions from noble families and local authorities.

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Aristocratic families: Pizarro, Orellana, San Carlos

These families lived in palaces around the plaza

Other townsfolk lived further from the plaza

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A central hub of Trujillo facilitating the movement of people for trade, religious events, and public gatherings

Surrounding roads connect to the castle, churches, and town gates/arches

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Used by merchants, traders, and locals

for trading, gatherings, and public events

Nobility used the area for public displays and events

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Changes in the 16th century during the Renaissance Period

renovated to include arcades, fountains, and the statue of Francisco Pizarro

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The Puerta de la Estrella was made in 1477

It was not wide enough for the Count of Quinta de la Enjarada to pass through

It was then widened in 1727

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La Pascua --> traditional celebration of Easter

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Patron saint of Trujillo

crowned October 18, 1953

celebrated on August 15th

festivities include --> Live music, Procession and hymn, and fireworks

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Bull fights in the main plaza and in the Plaza de Torros

Celebration of the Virgin of Victory

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Celebrated May 1st

Cheeses from all over Extremadura are exhibited in the main plaza

Headquarters for the D.O. Bores cheese is in Trujillo

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Celebrated throughout December

Carol singing

Parade of the Three Wise Men

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Includes the traditional running of the bulls and capeas

Children's runs are held also using carts

The fair is also held at this time 1st week of June