Muralla de Lugo

Muralla de Lugo · Lugo

Por Spain · 2 de septiembre de 2025

The wall formed part of a defensive complex comprising a moat, a wall and an intervallum. Furthermore, it is the only one across the three continents over which the Roman Empire extended that retains its full perimeter.

The Roman Wall of Lugo dates from the late 3rd century. It was built to defend the Roman city of Lucus Augusti against the barbarian threat. The wall formed part of a defensive complex comprising a moat, a wall and an intervallum.

It encloses an area of some 34.4 hectares and has an approximate perimeter of 2,120 metres. It is on average around 4.20 metres thick, and its height ranges from 8 to 12 metres.

It has a quadrangular plan, and the criteria behind its layout remain unknown, as it left some important residential areas unprotected whilst, in other sections, it incorporated open spaces within its walls. It is constructed using mortar made from earth, loose stone and pebbles, bound with water.

It currently features 71 turrets (60 circular and 11 quadrangular) with two-storey towers. Access to the walled enclosure was via 10 gates, five of which were opened from 1853 onwards due to urban expansion. UNESCO considers the Roman Wall of Lugo to be a “unique and exceptional example of Roman military fortifications”.

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