The Ancient City of Lugo: WOW!

This Is Truly Spectacular!

Lugo is the only city in the world to be surrounded by completely intact by Roman Walls which reach a height of 10 to 15 metres (33 to 49 feet) along a 2,117-metre (6,946 ft) circuit ringed with 71 towers. The walk along the top is continuous round the circuit, and features ten gates. These 3rd century walls are protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.  The bridge over the Minho is essentially of Roman date, though many repairs over the centuries have effaced its Roman character. It is along the Camino Primitivo path of the Camino De Santiago.

Photos of the Roman Wall:

The Cathedral:

It is dedicated to St. Mary, built about 1129, though the actual main façade and towers date only from 1769. 

 

 

Keep Walking!

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