Wall of Trujillo

Constructed by Viceroy Melchor de Navarra y Rocafull between 1687 and 1690,[1] it surrounded the current historic centre of the city and included 15 bastions and five gates.

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.

[citation needed] 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 the sea (roughly 5 km from the main plaza).

[3] Given the looming threat of attack, the Wall of Trujillo was built in the 17th century during the reign of Viceroy Melchor de Navarra y Rocafull.

Formento based his design on a similar work done by Leonardo da Vinci for the Italian city of Florence.