Trujillo - Main Square

(Local Name: Plaza de Armas / Plaza Mayor) Trujillo's large Plaza de Armas is the heart of the old section of the city. Planning of the city began here in 1534. The Trujillo Cathedral, on the northeast side of the square, was originally begun in the 1600s but was damaged or destroyed on several occasions, and rebuilt. The current structure dates to the mid 1700s. Beautiful colonial mansions also line the Plaza de Armas, some of which are public buildings, and are open to the public.

In the center of the square is the Monumento de La Libertad, a winged figure. On Sunday mornings there is a flag raising ceremony in the Plaza de Armas followed by a small parade.