08/10/2026
The Roman Walls of Lugo surround the old town of Lugo, a city in Galicia, in the north-west of Spain. They were built by the Romans at the end of the 3rd century AD to protect the city, which was then called Lucus Augusti. The walls are about 2.1 kilometres long and form a complete ring around the old centre. They have 71 towers and several gates. They are the only Roman city walls in the world that are still complete, and they have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
What to See
The best way to enjoy the walls is to walk on top of them. A wide path runs along the top of the whole ring, and you can walk all the way around in less than an hour. From here there are good views over the rooftops of the old town and the countryside. You can go up at several points using stairs and ramps. Inside the walls, the old town has the cathedral of Lugo, small squares and streets with many bars and restaurants. Lugo is also on the Camino Primitivo, one of the routes of the Camino de Santiago, so you will often meet pilgrims here.
How to Get There and Practical Information
Lugo is in the east of Galicia. It can be reached by train and bus from Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña and Madrid. The old town is small, and the walls are easy to reach on foot from anywhere in the centre. Walking on the walls is free and possible at any time of day. The walls are lit at night, which is a nice time for a walk. Allow at least an hour for the full walk around the walls, and more time to explore the old town and taste the local Galician food.
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