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Roman Walls of Lugo

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Spain
Date of Inscription: 2000
Criteria: (iv)
Province of Lugo, Autonomous Community of Galicia
N43 00 40 W7 33 12
Ref: 987

Brief Description

The walls of Lugo were built in the later part of the 3rd century to defend the Roman town of Lucus. The entire circuit survives intact and is the finest example of late Roman fortifications in western Europe.

Justification for Inscription

Criterion iv The Roman walls of Lugo are the finest surviving example of late Roman military fortifications.

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