The Roman Walls of Lugo
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Port
Ferrol, Spain
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$210
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Depart the pier for a scenic 90-minute drive to Lugo -- the only European city surrounded by Roman walls that are still completely intact. With a perimeter of more than one mile and a height of over 25 feet, the walls still have 71 of their 85 original towers -- are a testament to the prosperous history of a city that was once the hub of a gold-rich region.
Inside the walls, you will find St Mary's Cathedral -- a Romanesque Church with a chapel dedicated to San Froilán, Lugo's patron saint.
Next up is the Gothic Church of Saint Francis, built in the 15th century alongside the ancient Convent of St Francis. Today, the cloister houses the Provincial Museum of Lugo with a collection of Galician art.
Continue to the Church of San Dominic, dating back to the 14th century, before arriving at the Palace of the Arts.
Enjoy a tapas lunch accompanied by local wine. Enjoy some free time for shopping before returning to Ferrol.