Roman bridge of Lugo, Roman stone bridge in Lugo, Spain
The Roman bridge of Lugo is a stone bridge crossing the Minho River in the city of Lugo, in northwestern Spain. It is about 104 meters long and 4 meters wide, and it is open only to pedestrians.
The bridge was built in the 1st century AD as part of Route XIX of the Antonine Itinerary, linking the Roman towns of Lucus Augusti and Bracara Augusta. It is one of the few surviving structures from that road.
This crossing marks the start of the Ruta Primitiva, one of the oldest walking routes to Santiago de Compostela. Pilgrims still cross here as part of their journey, giving the old stones a purpose that has continued for centuries.
The bridge is flat and easy to walk across, with no steps or obstacles, making it accessible for most visitors. Footpaths run along both banks of the Minho from either end, so you can extend your walk in either direction after crossing.
Ruins of Roman thermal baths were found close to the bridge, showing that this spot was once a bathing destination in Roman times. The bridge likely served as the main access point to those baths for travelers coming from the road.
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