Thursday Doors: Trujillo, Spain
Posted on: November 7, 2024
- In: Doors | History | Spain | Travel
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Welcome to Thursday Doors! This is a weekly challenge created by Dan Antion for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favourite door photos, drawings, or other images or stories from around the world. If you’d like to join us, simply create your own Thursday Doors post each (or any) week and then share a link to your post in the comments on Dan’s blog post. Check out all the other door posts too.
Trujillo is a medieval village located in the Extremadura region of Spain. It is the birthplace of Francisco Pizzaro, a famous conquistador we learned about in school. His statue stands proudly in the Plaza Mayor.
Trujillo is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Spain. Many of its buildings date back to the 16th century and have remained unchanged since then.
The birthplace of Francisco Pizzaro. He was a poor, illiterate boy who sailed to the Americas in 1509 where he discovered new lands and made his fortune. Many of the buildings we see in the village were built with his money when he returned.
A former monastery which is now a secondary school.
A house on the corner.
I love the Cypress tree by the door.
Many fabulous old wooden doors
The door to one of the churches.
I love a vine-covered house. Note the large wooden door for a horse and carriage to enter the courtyard.
A Moorish door in the 10th-century castle
Looking out another castle door.
Visiting Trujillo was a step back in time for me and made those history lessons much more real.
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90 Responses to "Thursday Doors: Trujillo, Spain"
November 7, 2024 at 9:50 pm
I’m blown away by the intricacies of the construction and craftsmanship Darlene! These photos evoke so much in my imagination. I can see the builders, the bricklayers, the carpenters working on those doors. The care and attention to detail is so evident here. Brava!
November 7, 2024 at 10:23 pm
I know and the fact that these buildings stand the test of time. You seldom see that in Canada. Buildings made of wood don’t last very long. Thanks for your insightful comments.
November 7, 2024 at 11:16 pm
Anything made of stone has a tendency to last. I see a lot of stone ruins here in rural South Australia which – although they’ve been abandoned – still stand as a reminder of a long forgotten past. That these buildings in Spain still stand *and are still in use* just impresses the heck out of me.
November 7, 2024 at 11:39 pm
Me too. There is so much history here. Coming from a relatively new country, I am always amazed.
November 7, 2024 at 11:50 pm
I am rather envious Darlene. I see these buildings and I so want to experience them. Just to sit in them and spend a moment in quiet reflection, soak up their history, savour the scent of the cemturies…that would be sooo good.
November 7, 2024 at 10:30 pm
These are all so lovely Darlene. Lucky you to have visited such places in Spain. I have two aunts and uncle who live in Barcelona with their families.🥰
November 7, 2024 at 10:34 pm
Barcelona is such a fascinating city. I love to visit there and see the amazing architecture.
November 7, 2024 at 11:15 pm
Fabulous architecture, and doors.
November 7, 2024 at 11:22 pm
Wonderful history lesson! Those doors are so heavy! Ready to withstand the violence of the period I imagine.
November 7, 2024 at 11:37 pm
I believe you are right. Battering rams and catapults etc. Also, they lasted forever!
November 7, 2024 at 11:46 pm
Yes, they have! Beautiful. Rich. They say keep out most effectively.
November 7, 2024 at 11:55 pm
Wonderful architecture, Darlene! Trujillo’s well-preserved, centuries-old buildings remind me a bit of my long-ago visit to Toledo, Spain.
November 7, 2024 at 11:59 pm
Toledo is also a great place, albeit a lot larger and busier. I love the blend of Moorish, Jewish and Christian cultures in Toledo.
November 8, 2024 at 1:03 am
It’s pretty amazing how many of the medieval buildings have remained relatively unchanged over the years. I’m such a fan of all the archways and arched doors. It’s very visually pleasing. Beautiful set of shots.
November 8, 2024 at 1:13 am
Darlene, these photos are why my wife and I love to travel: to see history, culture and architecture around the world…the oldest building in LA is like 30 years old – we tear down all of our history!
November 8, 2024 at 1:46 am
I know, it’s the same in Canada. That’s what I love about Europe as well. History comes alive when you visit these places.
November 8, 2024 at 1:18 am
What a beautiful area, Darlene. Thanks for the history and the lovely photos. I love stone buildings and ones that have survived this long are a special treat to see.
November 8, 2024 at 1:48 am
This small out-of-the- way place was a pleasant surprise to me. I felt like I had been dropped into a history book.
November 8, 2024 at 1:20 am
What a beautiful collection of Trujillo history and doors, Darlene💕
November 8, 2024 at 1:31 am
Terrific doors, Darlene. So many beautiful places. Thanks for sharing
November 8, 2024 at 1:50 am
The world is full of beautiful places, and they don’t need to be the typical tourist traps. This was just a quiet little village in the middle of nowhere.
November 8, 2024 at 1:31 am
Those are my kind of doors–sturdy, look like they’ll stop anything.
November 8, 2024 at 1:52 am
Some of these doors look beautiful–all look sturdy. I recently came across a “door” quote I think you’ll like:
“Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and go through into another world.” Jeanette Winterson
November 8, 2024 at 1:59 am
I love the quote, thanks. And from a great writer too. I’ve read a couple of Jeanette Winterson’s books.
November 8, 2024 at 1:58 am
I love it when you share more from your travels, Darlene. The Moorish door captivates me!
November 8, 2024 at 2:01 am
Thanks, Jan. I love Thursday Doors as it gives me a chance to relive some of my travels. I am always drawn to take pictures of doors where ever I go.
November 8, 2024 at 2:07 am
Hi Darlene, thank you for sharing these wonderful photographs.
November 8, 2024 at 3:20 am
These are fantastic, Darlene, all the better for the history that attaches to them.
November 8, 2024 at 3:35 am
I’m glad you like this collection of doors and the history attached to them.
November 8, 2024 at 4:23 am
Beautiful photos, Darlene. It looks like a place I would enjoy exploring xo
November 8, 2024 at 4:58 am
You would love it. I had a couple of hours to myself to just wander around and explore. It was wonderful.
November 8, 2024 at 8:22 am
I have a lot of Spain still to explore. Little by little!
November 8, 2024 at 8:37 am
It is a large and diverse country. There are still places I haven’t been to and I’ve lived here for ten years.
November 8, 2024 at 9:43 am
I love Spain. I walked the Camino a few years ago but there is so much more to see. Beautiful images Delene! Thank you, hugs, C
November 8, 2024 at 6:15 pm
Walking the Camino is a great introduction to Spain. Good for you for doing that!
November 8, 2024 at 10:32 am
I love medieval villages. Really enjoyed reading about the village and seeing the photos your shared.
-Soma
November 8, 2024 at 6:20 pm
Thanks for stopping in, Soma and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the doors.
November 8, 2024 at 11:10 am
Great photos, Darlene. I especially like the vine-covered house with the large wooden door for a horse and carriage. Magical!
November 8, 2024 at 1:28 pm
Very cool, Darlene! I’m a big fan of the variety of doorway arches.
November 8, 2024 at 6:18 pm
Thanks, Pete. I love those doorway arches too and how the doors fit so nicely like pieces of a puzzle.
November 8, 2024 at 7:35 pm
Beautiful place to visit by the look of things! Thanks for the photos
November 9, 2024 at 9:23 am
The old architecture of Trujillo is amazing. Awesome pictures, Darlene. Thanks for sharing!
November 9, 2024 at 11:13 am
These are amazing, Darlene! I love to travel vicariously through your beautiful photos!
November 9, 2024 at 2:46 pm
Oh, I would love to visit a place like this. What history and architecture! Wonderful photos, Darlene. I enjoyed the tour very much.
November 10, 2024 at 12:31 am
Wow! I really enjoyed the photos and history. Thank you for the virtual visit, Darlene.
November 10, 2024 at 1:39 am
This place was so full of history. I’m glad you enjoyed the pictures. Have a super weekend.
November 10, 2024 at 4:28 am
Love the captures…love the architecture you shared! Really well done for Dan’s Thursday Doors!!
November 10, 2024 at 5:36 am
Thanks! This was fun to put together and brought back great memories of the time I spent in Trujillo.
November 11, 2024 at 3:45 am
I like the one with the tall and skinny cypress tree, such a symbol of the Mediterranean.
November 13, 2024 at 2:16 am
Lovely selection of doors, Darlene. I’ve visited Spain on several occasions, and these buildings (and the blue sky and sun!) remind me of those times.
November 13, 2024 at 7:28 pm
Glorious, Darlene – I love Spanish doors and courtyards!!
January 25, 2025 at 12:10 am
Indeed historical architecturally nice and just a great town in my Spain, thanks for the memories!
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November 7, 2024 at 9:47 pm
Love the Moorish style door the best.
November 7, 2024 at 10:21 pm
I love that style and it is seen a lot in Spain.
November 8, 2024 at 3:09 pm
That was a special town. Glad we got to experience it together!
November 8, 2024 at 5:52 pm
It was a great day! I’m glad we got to spend it together as well.