Lugo

Place description

Lugo is a city founded by the Romans that amasses more than two thousand years heritage. It has the only Roman city walls in the world that are both intact and entirely complete. It is located in the northwestern part of the country, in the autonomous region of Galicia. Galicia, known as "the green corner of Spain", is famous for its varied and beautiful landscape.

Tourist attractions in the town and surrounding areas:

Roman walls - The Roman Walls of Lugo are the only complete and intact urban defensive walls surviving anywhere in the former Roman Empire. Five of the original gates, and 46 interval towers are still intact. These 3rd century walls are protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. A good way of seeing the city is by standing atop this imposing construction and strolling along the 2117 metres of its perimeter.

Miño park - It is a walk through nature along the river Miño banks with different levels of accessibility. This space close to the city forms part of the brand-new Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve, declared by UNESCO in 2002.

Pilgrim's Route to Santiago de Compostela -  The pilgrimage Primitive Way to Compostela crosses the Lugo region. It goes into Lugo city through the gate of San Pedro, continuing through an urban route that leads to the Cathedral of Santa María. Along the route a lot of interesting spots and churches can be visited.

Museum and castro of Viladonga - some 25 kilometres from Lugo, is one of the most well-preserved castros (old Iberian-Roman hill-forts) in Galicia.