Lugo Facts for Kids

View of Lugo: Roman walls and Cathedral.

Flag of Lugo

Coat of arms of Lugo

Lugo is a historic city located in the northwest of Spain. It is part of the region called Galicia. Lugo is famous for its amazing Roman walls, which completely surround the city. These walls are so special that they are a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site. This means UNESCO believes they are important for everyone in the world to protect.

Lugo is the only city on Earth that still has its ancient Roman walls fully standing and complete. It is also the main city, or capital, of the Province of Lugo.

Lugo's Ancient Roman Walls
- Why the Walls Are Special
- What is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
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Lugo's Ancient Roman Walls

The most famous thing about Lugo is its incredible Roman walls. These walls were built by the ancient Romans almost 2,000 years ago! They are still standing strong today, completely circling the old part of the city.

Why the Walls Are Special

The walls are special because they are the only Roman walls in the world that are still fully intact. You can even walk all the way around the top of them! This makes Lugo a unique place to visit and learn about history. The walls show us how clever Roman engineers were.

What is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site is a place that UNESCO thinks is very important to humanity. It could be a building, a city, a forest, or a mountain. These sites are protected so future generations can enjoy them. Lugo's Roman walls are a perfect example of such a site.