[2025 Trujillo Attraction] Travel Guide for Plaza Mayor de Trujillo (Updated Apr)

Spain Westward Journey ~ Cáceres (Region) You'll feel like a time traveler as you walk along the narrow cobblestone streets. Surrounded by mansions, Renaissance palaces and churches with stork nests, you’ll understand why Cáceres is a World Heritage City. Get your camera ready to immortalize one of the most beautiful historic town centers in Spain. Life around the Plaza Mayor We recommend entering the city through the traditional entrance: the 18th-century Estrella Arch, which is wide enough for horse-drawn carriages to pass through. Below you you’ll see the wide Plaza Mayor, a lively arcaded square with plenty of places to stop for a drink or coffee. #2024TravelReview #SpainTravel #Extremadura

Spain Westward Journey ~ Cáceres (Region) Trujillo is a town with a lot of history. Walking the narrow cobblestone streets felt like stepping back in time. Medieval architecture, stunning views and rich heritage make it a hidden gem. Whether you're exploring the ancient castle or just enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, this is a place where you can really feel the layers of history surrounding you. Beautiful and charming, it is worth every moment of strolling! There are restaurants and bars on the edge of the square. Highly recommended, but I don't think anyone going to Trujillo would miss this place. #2024TravelReview #SpainTravel #Extremadura

[Opening]: The ancient city of Cáceres, Spain is located in In the autonomous region of Estremadura in southwestern Spain, the ancient city walls were built during the Mudeshiva dynasty in the 12th century. At the same time, many towers were built during the era of the struggle between Islam and Catholicism. Surrounded by the ancient city walls, you can still see many ancient buildings built from the 12th to the 18th century. The streets and alleys outside the city walls are also very distinctive. Unlike Toledo which is crowded with tourists, you can choose an afternoon to stroll around the ancient city. In the quiet and leisurely atmosphere, you can feel the charm of the medieval ancient city. 🕘【Opening hours】: Free and open 24 hours ⛺【Amusement Park】: Navigate to Plaza Mayor (Figure 5) and you can see that opposite the square is the Buhac Tower (Figure 1) and the Gate of the Stars (Figure 2). Go up the steps and enter the Gate of the Stars to enter the central area within the ancient city wall. You can walk around the ancient city at will. You can see churches and towers everywhere. Some of the large houses here were once the residences of generals and are now government agencies. There is also the Parador Castle Hotel and two three-star Michelin restaurants in the ancient city. After your visit, you can take a break at Plaza Mayor, drink some coffee, chat about life, and watch people coming and going. It is truly a leisurely and peaceful half-day tour of this medieval city. 🚌【Transportation Guide】: It takes about four hours to drive from Madrid. You can also take a train from Madrid ATOCHA Railway Station, which takes about the same amount of time. 👉【Itinerary】: If you are traveling from Madrid to Lisbon, it is recommended to stay here for one night. There are also many hotels and homestays in the old town. If you have high requirements, you can stay at the Parado Castle Hotel, etc. If you have a low budget, you can also stay in a nearby homestay, which is also very good. Badajoz is also nearby, 70 kilometers away, and you can go to the city for more accommodation options at night.