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Lugo is a city in northwestern Spain and the capital of the province of Lugo. It is known for its intact Roman walls, its historic bridge over the Miño river and its biosphere reserve status.
- Walk the Roman Wall. Address. 27001 Lugo, Spain. Get directions. Web Visit website. To give you an idea about the size of this enormous third-century Roman wall, here are some figures: It's a complete circuit of nearly 7,000 feet, which consists of 85 external towers, walls upwards of 30 feet, 10 gates, four staircases, and two ramparts.
- Cross the Roman Bridge. Conquered from the Celts in the 13th century B.C. by the Romans, Lugo became the most crucial town in Hispania Tarraconensis, not least because of its rich gold mines, which were very active during Roman times.
- Smell the Camellias in Rosalia de Castro Park. Address. Pr. Maior, 24-28, 27001 Lugo, Spain. Get directions. Web Visit website. Not far from the wall and the city center, you can enjoy Lugo’s largest park, named after Rosalia de Castro, Galicia’s most famous poetess.
- Marvel at the Domus Oceani. For a glimpse of the luxury and splendor in which wealthy Romans lived, head to the center of the Old Town and visit the underground remains of an ancient villa, known as the Domus Oceani, or the House of Mosaics.
Lugo, city, capital of Lugo provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Galicia, northwestern Spain. It lies on the Miño River, southeast of A Coruña. Lugo originated as the Roman Lucus Augusti, and its Roman walls, which were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2000, remain a
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Lugo is a Galician city with a rich Roman legacy, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Discover its ancient wall, its cathedral, its museums, its parks and its cuisine.
Lugo is a historic city in northwestern Spain, famous for its intact Roman walls, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn about its history, culture, attractions, and how to get there and around.
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Lugo is a town in northern Italy, near Ravenna, with a Roman castle and a marketplace. It is part of the Emilia-Romagna region, which has a rich history and culture, and a leading role in agriculture and industry.
