The Other Spot

In the city of Lugo, located in the north of Galicia and within its limits, we can admire the best preserved Roman wall across the Iberian Peninsula. They date from between 260 and 310, measuring about 10 meters high and about 6 meters wide and have a length of 2117 meters in total.

Declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2000, this wall, which stands proud imposed over time, is an important legacy of ancient history and culture of the Peninsula. In the past there was here a Celtic fortification courageously met the Romans, but ended up succumbing to the troops of Augustus in the first century AD In the period of 260 to 310, the Romans wanted to raise cautious these walls to fend off attacks from other villages eager to conquest.

And they did. Encircled them about 32 hectares, creating a city known as “Lucus Augusti, and lived there until the Visigoths, in the V century, managed to conquer them.

Originally presented this Roman wall 5 doors, but in later years were fitted 5 more. Built in slate and granite, this defensive barrier has inside stairs that lead up to the top, and from which you can contemplate and enjoy the view of the city, which exudes old story for every corner.