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🏛️ Roman Walls of Lugo

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🏛️ Roman Walls of Lugo
Late Roman fortress ring from the 3rd century AD in northwestern Spain


🕐 3 min read · Updated 11 Apr 2026 at 03:10

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📌 Fast Facts
  • Built: Circa 260–280 AD during late Roman period
  • Perimeter: Approximately 2.1 km with average height of 10 meters
  • Construction: Granite blocks bound with lime mortar, 10 original gates
  • UNESCO inscription: 1997

The Roman Walls of Lugo are a fortress ring in northwestern Spain that represent one of Europe's most ...

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