The historic centre of Trujillo occupies an area of 133.5ha and consists of a total of 1.783 lots, grouped in 72 blocks are located within the area that was known as the "Fence Trujillo," and was originally defined by the wall of the ciudad. Currently the historic center of Trujillo is bordered by the España Avenue, it may find many buildings dating from the colonial and republican periods, between attractions offered by the historic center of Trujillo we have the following:
PLAZA DE ARMAS (MAIN SQUARE)
Surrounded by the cathedral, colonial mansions and Republican harmonious. In the center stands the Freedom Monument, which represents the process of independence. The statue was made in France, the materials used are marble and copper, the sculptor was Edmund Moeller.
THE CATHEDRALBuilt between 1647 and 1666, their altars are Baroque and Rococo style, preserved the paintings belong to the Cuzco school of painting and Quito school. The cathedral has the Cathedral Museum with mostly religious works of the colonial era gold and silver.
CASA DEL MAYORAZGO OR CASA TINOCOBuilt in the 16th century by the owners of the first sugar factory of Facalá. There he designed the first flag of independence in 1820, is located on a corner of Pizarro and Bolognesi streets. The main entrance is located on the Pizarro Jr. 314.
CASA COLANGE OR CASA URQUIAGABuilt in a neoclassical style, between the 18th and 19th centuries, Simon Bolivar stayed in this house, from which organized much of his campaign and issued decrees declaring emancipation Trujillo Capital of the Republic of Peru and creating the Superior Court of Justice. You can see the desk used by Bolivar, gold ornaments of the Chimu culture, as well as period furniture.
CASA GANOZAFor its architecture, the house is very representative of Trujillo. The house is known for the cover of the lions as its Baroque is crowned by a pediment Rococo and two lions.
CASA OF EMANCIPATIONThis house served as headquarters of the First Constitutional Congress and government house of former President Jose de la Riva Agüero.
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