Trujillo is Spain’s matryoshka. At the base were the Romans, followed by the Visigoths, the Moors, and then the largest matryoshka of them all, the Christians, who gobbled up everyone before them. Today, the Alcazaba dominates the skyline, Renaissance mansions line the streets, and the cobblestones whisper 2,000 years of ambition, conquest, and questionable decisions.

Don’t think the drama stops at the city walls. This is the birthplace of the Conquistadors. Francisco Pizarro, Francisco de Orellana, and their merry band of overachievers treated the world like their personal playground. They returned from the Americas with enough gold to make your head spin and built palaces in Trujillo so ostentatious they still tower over the town today.

Trujillo’s story unfolds in the details. Oversized crests, flamboyant balconies, and repurposed stones reveal a history of pride, power, and people who loved to show off. Beyond the monuments, the town pulses with tradition and local life. In May, the Plaza Mayor fills with the smells and sounds of the National Cheese Fair, celebrating Extremadura’s cheeses and local pride. Semana Santa gives way to the Chíviri festival, alongside countless smaller celebrations scattered across the year. To truly know Trujillo, you need to wander, watch, and discover it for yourself.

We’re working on a guide to Trujillo, from grand palaces to cobblestone alleys, diving into festivals, local traditions, and centuries of history that still shape the town today.

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