Roman bridge of Lugo

The Roman bridge of Lugo is a stone crossing that spans approximately 104 meters over the Minho River with a width of 4 meters. It was once open to vehicles until a 2012 restoration removed vehicle access and added stonework that matches the original design.

This bridge was part of Route XIX in the Antonine Itinerary, connecting the Roman settlements of Lucus Augusti and Bracara Augusta in the first century AD. It remains one of the few surviving structures from this important trade and administrative connection.

This crossing marks the start of the Routa Primitiva, one of the oldest routes to Santiago de Compostela, connecting pilgrims directly to the Calzada del Puente path. Visitors and pilgrims still use it as a gateway on their spiritual and physical journey through the landscape.

The bridge is easily walkable with a flat, wide path that crosses the river without steep inclines or obstacles. From here you can access walking trails that run along both riverbanks, offering multiple route options depending on your time and interest.

Nearby you can find ruins of Roman thermal baths, showing that this location was once an important spa destination in ancient times. This discovery highlights how the bridge served not just as a trade route but also as access to a flourishing leisure center.