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CityGalicia115 km to Santiago de Compostela

Lugo

A Galician city completely encircled by the best-preserved Roman walls in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The walls, over 2 km in circumference, can be walked in their entirety along the top.

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About Lugo

Lugo is a Galician city completely encircled by the best-preserved Roman walls in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The walls, built in the 3rd century AD, stretch over 2 km in circumference and are remarkably intact, with 71 original towers. Pilgrims can walk the full circuit along the top.

The city has a full range of services including albergues, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, ATMs, pharmacies, and a hospital. The Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Plaza Mayor, and the Roman bridge are all worth visiting. Lugo is also known for its excellent tapas scene.

Lugo is the most significant city on the Camino Primitivo between Oviedo and Santiago, and a rest day here is well deserved. The walk from O Cadavo (30 km) is one of the longer stages on the route.

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Things to do

Things to do in Lugo

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SightWalk the Roman WallThe complete circuit of the Roman wall takes about 45 minutes and is one of the finest walks in any city on the Camino. The wall is over 10 metres high and 4 metres wide, with 71 towers and 10 gates. You can access the top from several staircases around the circuit. From the wall, the view into the old town reveals rooftops, church towers, and gardens, while the view outward stretches across the Galician countryside. The wall has stood here for nearly 2,000 years. Walking on…
SightVisit the CathedralThe Catedral de Santa Maria de Lugo was begun in the 12th century and has been modified many times since. The Romanesque bones are visible beneath Gothic vaulting and a Baroque facade. Inside, look for the carved wooden choir stalls and the chapel of the Virxe dos Ollos Grandes (Virgin of the Large Eyes), the patron of the city. The cathedral is quieter and less crowded than Santiago and has a genuine, workaday spirituality.
FoodEat Tapas on the Calle de los VinosThe Rua Nova, known locally as the Calle de los Vinos, is a narrow street near the cathedral lined with tapas bars. The tradition here is simple and generous: order a drink (a small beer costs around 1.20 euros) and a free tapa arrives with it. The tapas vary from bar to bar, so the local custom is to move from one to the next, sampling as you go. On weekends the street is packed with locals. This is one of the best eating experiences on the entire Camino Primitivo.
Camino MomentTake a Rest DayMany Primitivo pilgrims take a rest day in Lugo, and for good reason. You have walked over 200 km through some of the most demanding terrain on any Camino route. Your body needs time to recover. Lugo has enough to fill a full day: the wall, the cathedral, the museums, the food. Sleep in. Wash your clothes properly. Eat three good meals. Walk the wall at sunset. Tomorrow, the Camino continues, and you will be ready.
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