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Historic Centre Of Trujillo
The Historic Centre of Trujillo is the main urban area and the most important center of development and unfolding in the Peruvian city of Trujillo located in La Libertad Region. The whole process of its original urban fabric is in elliptical shape surrounded by España Avenue that was built in the wake of the Wall of Trujillo. It houses the seat of city government and other important entities in the locality. In the center of this historic urban area is the '' Plaza de Armas of Trujillo'' that was the scene of the Spanish founded of the city in 1534 and the proclamation of the independence of Trujillo on December 29, 1820. The historic centre of Trujillo contains numerous monuments dating from the Viceroyalty and Republican, was declared a ''Monumental City'' by municipal decree of April 23, 1971 and ''Monumental Area'' by Supreme Resolution No. 2900-72-ED of December 26, 1972, is also the largest urban center and characteristic of the city that maintains its dual status as ...
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Freedom Monument (Trujillo)
The Freedom Monument, located in the center of the Plaza de Armas in Trujillo, Peru, is the work of sculptor Edmund Moeller. It consists of three sections: the first is on a circular platform with pedestals, resting on a granite base, and supporting sculptures representing the art, science, trade and health. The second section consists of three statues: a bent man, symbolizing oppression or slavery; a person with arms reaching backwards, symbolizing the struggle for freedom; and a man with arms raised and hands making fists, symbolizing liberation. The section contains three plaques. The first recalls the proclamation of the independence of Trujillo by José Bernardo de Torre Tagle, on December 29, 1820. The second plaque commemorates the Battle of Junín, and the third plaque commemorates the Battle of Ayacucho. History Trujillo became independent on December 29, 1820, when Don Jose Bernardo Marques de la Torre Tagle proclaimed the independence of the Municipality of Trujillo, ...
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La Esperanza District, Trujillo
La Esperanza District is one of eleven districts A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ... of the Trujillo Province in the La Libertad region, Peru. Location La Esperanza District is located in the North - Center of Trujillo Province, between latitudes 08° 04′ 30″ south latitude and 79° 02′ 38″ W, at a distance approximately of 01 km from the main square of Trujillo city. External links *Official district web site References {{coord missing, Peru Districts of the La Libertad Region ...
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Independence Of Trujillo
The Independence of Trujillo refers to the historical events that led to the Intendancy of Trujillo, located in northern Peru of 19th century, becoming independent from the Colonialist Spanish state, during the Peruvian War of Independence 1811-1821. The fight for independence in the north began in the city of Trujillo between 1820 and 1821 and spread throughout north Peru, ending colonialism in nearly all of northern regions of Peru (Specifically Tumbes, Cajamarca, Amazonas, Piura, Ancash, Lambayeque and San Martín.) History Communication with San Martin After General Jose de San Martin landed in Paracas Bay in September 1820, the Mayor José Bernardo de Tagle received a letter from San Martin dated November 20, 1820, inviting them to join the independence movement. Tagle agreed to join, knowing the people of Trujillo wanted to be independent. Trujillo was the first city in Peru to gain independence from Spain. The events which led to independence took place between 24 ...
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Municipality Of Trujillo
The Municipality of Trujillo is the Peruvian public institution of government for Trujillo Province, Peru. It is located in the city of Trujillo and is responsible for the supply and management of the province and its districts. This includes rural and urban towns and the provision of local services within its jurisdiction. It is a politically autonomous legal entity and as such it deals with economic and administrative matters. History The first Cabildo (council) in Trujillo was commenced on March 5, 1535 by Francisco Pizarro. Pizarro appointed Martin de Estete as Lieutenant Governor and Rodrigo Lozano and Blas de Atienza as mayors. Alonso de Alvarado, Garcia Contreras, Diego Verdejo, Pedro Mato and Pedro de Villafranca were appointed as counselors. Since 2010, it has celebrated the '' One Week Anniversary of Trujillo Municipality'' in honor of the act.
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Wall Of Trujillo
The Wall of Trujillo was a Peruvian defensive edification built in the 17th century to protect Trujillo city against attacks from pirates and privateers. It was constructed by Viceroy Melchor de Navarra y Rocafull between 1687 and 1690, it surrounded the current historic centre of the city and included 15 bastions and five gates. It was torn down towards the end of 19th century to allow the construction of new neighborhoods as the city expanded. Some sections of the wall can still be seen today, including parts that have been restored in ''El Recreo Square'' at the end of Pizarro Street in the historic center, which is now a public area. There are also still fragments of the wall conserved on España Avenue. Trujillo was one of three walled cities during Spanish rule in the Americas, the other two being Lima and Cartagena. History The wall was built during the Hispanic period to protect the city from pirate attacks, which were a common threat given Trujillo's proximity to th ...
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España Avenue (Trujillo)
España Avenue is one of the main vias in the Peruvian city of Trujillo located on the north coast of Peru. This avenue was built in an elliptical shape in the footsteps of the ancient wall of Trujillo and it surrounds the Historic Centre of Trujillo. This avenue hosts shopping centers and several companies. Having elliptical shape your journey begins and ends at the same point, if the tour starts in the west, on Larco Avenue, to scroll through any of the lanes of the avenue will end the tour at the same starting point. Route The avenue is 27 blocks long. The first block of the avenue begins at the intersection with Larco Avenue up to Independence Street, in the historic center of Trujillo, all blocks of the avenue are cutting varied, there are schools, shopping centers, financial centers, services, etc. Tourístic points *Historic Centre of Trujillo *Plazuela El Recreo *Mansiche Boulevard *Club Libertad de Trujillo See also *Huanchaco * Las Delicias beach *Larco Avenue *Sa ...
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Trujillo, Peru
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Laredo District
Laredo District is one of eleven districts of the Trujillo Province in the La Libertad region, Peru. Populated places Some of the populated places in Laredo districts are the following: *Conache Conache is a peruvian town located in Laredo District about 14 km from Trujillo city in La Libertad Region. This is set in an ancient place, which belonged to the mochica culture in the pre-Inca era. This town has sandy lands, and is washed ... * Laredo * Barraza * Menocucho * Quirihuac *Santo Domingo *Bello Horizonte References External links *Official district web site Districts of the La Libertad Region {{LaLibertad-geo-stub ...
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Salaverry District
Salaverry District is one of eleven Districts of Peru, districts of the province Trujillo Province, Peru, Trujillo in Peru. Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital''. Retrieved April 11, 2008. See also *Trujillo Province, Peru, Trujillo Province *Buenos Aires, Trujillo, Buenos Aires *Trujillo, Peru, Trujillo References

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Florencia De Mora District
Florencia de Mora District is one of eleven districts of the province Trujillo in Peru. Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática The Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (INEI) ("National Institute of Statistics and Informatics") is a semi-autonomous Peruvian government agency which coordinates, compiles, and evaluates statistical information for the country .... Banco de Información Distrital''. Retrieved April 11, 2008. References

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El Porvenir District, Trujillo
El Porvenir District is one of eleven districts of the province Trujillo in Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = National seal , national_motto = "Firm and Happy f .... Festivals * International Calzaferia El Porvenir is an annual footwear fair and in 2012 had its 10th. It is held in El Porvenir city. References

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Huanchaco District
Huanchaco District is one of eleven districts of the province Trujillo, located in La Libertad Region, Peru. The district in the year 2017 had 68,409 inhabitants.National Institute of Statistics and Information (INEI)- Peru Huanchaco is one of the tourist districts of Trujillo, has several tourist attractions, starting with the citadel of Chan Chan Chan Chan was the largest city of the pre-Columbian era in South America. It is now an archaeological site in La Libertad Region west of Trujillo, Peru. Chan Chan is located in the mouth of the Moche Valley and was the capital of the historic ..., the hill called "Cerro Campana" beaches like Huanchaco beach, Playa Azul, La Ribera, La Poza, El Silencio, El elio, etc. In Huanchaco there are multiple restaurants, hotels, lodges and private residences with ocean views. Huanchaco annually receives tourists from all over the world especially in summer, the horses of reeds or ''" caballitos de totora"'', among other attractions i ...
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