Is the main square where the Spanish foundation of Trujillo was made, in northern Peru. It has been the principal locus of history in this city in the republic era.
It is located in the central zone of the Historic Centre of Trujillo. In this square, the proclamation of the independence of Trujillo took place.
In the streets that form this main square are located the buildings of Municipality Palace, the Cathedral, among others.
The Freedom Monument, located in the center of the Plaza de Armas of Trujillo (Peru) and work of German sculptor Edmund Möeller, the Freedom Monument was built in Germany in its entirety, consists of three sections:
The first is on a circular platform with pedestals, resting on a granite base, supporting the sculptures represent the art, science, trade and health.
The second consists of three statues robust. A statue of a man who snorts, it is bent, symbolizing oppression or slavery. A second statue's arms back, symbolizing the struggle for freedom.
The third statue is a man with arms raised and hands making fist, symbolizing liberation. Also in this body are located the next plates:
The first recalling 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.
The third plaque commemorates The Battle of Ayacucho.
The city square of Trujillo City "It is one of the largest National Squares of Weapons" where visitors can enjoy the maximum baroque expression of this beautiful city.
If you decide to travel to Peru one day, come and visit this beautiful city of Trujillo.
