Muralla Romana de Lugo - Lugo, Galicia, España
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Ariberna
N 43° 00.871 W 007° 33.502
29T E 617477 N 4763435
Heritage in Spain since 1921, built in 2nd century
Waymark Code: WM175VV
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 12/19/2022
Views: 5
"España
Referencia: 987
Año de inscripción: 2000
Criterios: (iv)
Zona central: 1.6800 Ha
Zona de amortiguación: 59.8800 Ha
The wall of Lugo was built at the end of the 2nd century to defend the Roman city of Lucus. Its perimeter has been preserved intact in its entirety and constitutes the most beautiful archetype of late Roman fortification in all of Western Europe."
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"Legend has it that the Romans built the wall to protect not a city but a forest; "Augustus' Holy Forest", Lucus Augusti in Latin, from which Lugo takes its name. Today the forest is a mystery, but the wall still stands, defying time and speaking to those who know how to listen.
Built more than 17 centuries ago following the guidelines of the elegant works by Vitruvius, Lugo's wall measures over 2 kilometers and has 10 doors. Walking along the wall, which at some points is more than 7 metres wide, and stopping at one of its 85 towers makes you feel the power of Imperial Rome up close. And also allows you to enjoy the best views."
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