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Plaza de Armas

Trujillo, Peru

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Plaza de Armas

At the historic center of Trujillo, Peru, colonial buildings surround a square with a Monument to Liberty at its center. People stroll the gardens and the wide esplanade, and the cathedral stands across from the square.

Highlights

  • Monument to Liberty
  • Colorful colonial mansions
  • Gardens and wide esplanade

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