TRUXILLO, or TRUJILLO (a supposed corruption of Turris Julia, the ancient name), is a town of Spain, Estremadura, province and 23 miles E. of the town of Caceres. It stands on a granite hill, commanding an extensive view of the surrounding plain, and is divided into an upper and a lower town. The upper and old town is surrounded by a wall, and has a castle; but this, once the seat of a wealthy aristocracy, is now chiefly used as a cemetery. The modern town contains some handsome buildings, principally in the Plaza or Square, where are the church of San Martin, the town-hall, &c. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in agriculture. Pizarro, the conqueror of Peru, was born here, 1480. Pop. about 6000.