Muralla Romana de Lugo

UNESCO 🇪🇦Roman Walls of Lugo
The walls of Lugo were built in the later part of the 3rd century to defend the Roman town of Lucus. The entire circuit survives intact and is the finest example of late Roman fortifications in western Europe.

Roman Walls of Lugo, a city in the Autonomous Region of Galicia in north-western Spain, are an exceptional architectural, archaeological and constructive legacy of Roman engineering, dating from the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. The Walls are built of internal and external stone facings of slate with some granite, with a core filling of a conglomerate of slate slabs and worked stone pieces from Roman buildings, interlocked with lime mortar.

Their total length of 2117 m in the shape of an oblong rectangle occupies an area of 1.68 ha. Their height varies between 8 and 10 m, with a width of 4.2 m, reaching 7 m in some specific points. The walls still contain 85 external towers, 10 gates (five of which are original and five that were opened in modern times), four staircases and two ramps providing access to the walkway along the top of the walls, one of which is internal and the other external. Each tower contained access stairs leading from the intervallum to the wall walk of town wall, of which a total of 21 have been discovered to date.

The defences of Lugo are the most complete and best preserved example of Roman military architecture in the Western Roman Empire.

Despite the renovation work carried out, the walls conserve their original layout and the construction features associated with their defensive purpose, with walls, battlements, towers, fortifications, both modern and original gates and stairways, and a moat.

Super nice to take a walk around the walls. Greats views of the city and history/culture.

The Roman walls that enclose the historical part of the city are super wide on top and you can stroll or even jog around them. I'm told that they it's three kilometers or so to get back to where you started but I'm yet to complete a full circuit!!

Built in the 3rd century, this wall is a fascinating historical sight. It circles the old center of Lugo and has many exit staircases so you can quickly travel to different parts of the city. It's a pleasant walk to the cathedral and has spectacular views if the weather is nice.

The city inside a city, a great experience to see and feel!

The wall is about 2km long and is used by locals and tourists alike for recreation and sightseeing. The top of the wall is wide and there are plenty of places to stop, look around, and take pictures. The architecture of the city, both inside and outside, of the wall is fascinating. Keep in mind there isnt much shade when walking on the wall, so put on some sunscreen for the fairer-skinned people on a sunny day.

Night live in Lugo, walk on Muralla Romana and enjoy the star night.

A must-see. Very impressive. Lugo old town is lovely too.

The city of Lugo is a lesser-visited destination for non-Spanish tourists in Spain, but I think it deserves more attention. It preserves major remains of its Roman past (when it was 'Lucus Augusti'), among them this ancient wall (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO). It is a city of quiet pedestrian streets, wide squares and spacious gardens, and the historic quarter boasts some of the best restaurants in Galicia for sampling excellent fresh meats, shellfish and fish (Lugo is well-known for its gastronomy).
City highlights are easy to visit on foot and include:
* Church of San Francisco
* Lugo Regional Museum
* Lugo city walls
* Roman baths
* Los Seminarios
* Lugo Cathedral
* Praza do Campo
* Archaeological Centre of San Roque
It also hosts some great festivals:
* Early June: the Arde Lucus Festival relives the founding of the city of Lugo by recreating its Roman past. Lugo returns to being Lucus Augusti for 3/4 days, when it was an important city in Roman Gallaecia. The city wall and Praza Maior square play an important role in this festival, as they are the ideal setting for travelling back in time to the 1st century. The citizens take to the streets dressed as Romans. This festival has been declared of National Tourist Interest, and it always gets some attention on the national nightly news.
* Early October: the Fiestas of San Froilán is a celebration attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. A religious ceremonies are held in honour of the patron saint Froilán and and the following Sunday “O Domingo das Mozas” is a celebration of the traditional costume, culture and customs of Galicia. The city fills with cabezudo figures, wandering music bands, street markets, magic shows and jugglers.

Excellent !!! Just fenomenal.... there is no way to imagine that you can still walk over an roman architecture building in its original placement.... just amazing

2.2 kms of history.
Unesco's protected wall is mind blowing. Took a run around the city several times and was awestruck at the views and the history. The Roam walls of Lugo were built in the later part of the 3rd century to defend the Roman town of Lucus. The entire circuit survives intact and is the finest example of late Roman fortifications in western Europe. AMAZING!

May 2023
A really interesting place to see and visit. Of course, what UNESCO World Heritage site isn't?

An unbelievably neat piece of history that can be enjoyed by walking around on top of it. It’s been standing for almost 2 millennia. Hard to fathom.

A fully intact Roman wall surrounds the old city of Lugo. It gives a magical, mystical air to this place, for sure. Walking around the city on the wall gives you a breathtaking view of the cathedral as you approach the Puerta De Santiago, where pilgrims depart towards Santiago. During the day, during the night, there are always people walking, running, taking their dogs for walks, taking in the magic and history of this place.

Very nice , can walk all the way around on the old city wall.

Good views, nice place to take a walk and take a look of the city surroundings.

You have to walk around it, see the different entrances to truly appreciate it. Seeing the sun set from up here is something else.

Nice walk around the walled city - nice views.

Lugo, Spain is an enchanting gem tucked away in the heart of Galicia. This picturesque town is a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life, offering a serene atmosphere that is perfect for relaxation. But what truly sets Lugo apart is its warm and welcoming people. The locals are not just friendly; they are genuinely amazing. Their hospitality and genuine kindness make every visit to Lugo a heartwarming experience. From its well-preserved Roman walls to its charming plazas, Lugo's rich history and warm community spirit create a unique and unforgettable travel destination.

Imposing ancient Roman ruins encircling the city, nowadays used for leisurely walks and strolls.