Lugo City 
Lugo City - Overview:
Lugo city is a 3rd century Roman walled city - the historical capital of the province - with a cathedral and numerous monuments. Located on a hill on the banks of the river Mino, the city of Lugo has been declared a World Heritage Site. It preserves major remains of its Roman past, among them its ancient walls.
Inside the walls, the city has quiet pedestrianised streets, wide squares and spacious gardens, with monumental buildings such as the Cathedral, the Archiepiscopal Palace, and the City Hall.
The historic old quarter of Lugo is home to some of the best restaurants in Galicia, where it is possible to sample excellent fresh meats and fish which have earned the city its gastronomically recognised acclaim.
A number of busy shopping streets are spread around the arcaded plaza do Campo, which in former times was the Roman forum and a medieval market. Very close by is the church of San Pedro, a beautiful example of medieval architecture which belonged to what was the convent of San Francisco.
Today this historic building is the Regional Museum and one of the most important in the province of Lugo. On the ground floor there are still some areas surviving from the former convent building, such as the Gothic cloister from the 15th century, the refectory and the kitchen, both from the 18th century. The museum's valuable collection contains an extensive exhibition of archaeological pieces, among which is an outstanding collection of pre-Roman precious metalwork, industrial crafts and sculpture. It also houses an art gallery which gathers works from the 15th century until the present day, with a special section devoted to Galician painters.
Lugo City - Activities:
Apart from fascinating historical sightseeing, the Lugo area also has an abundance of outdoor activities including caving, fishing, horse riding, swimming, tennis, trekking and walking.
Typical festivals:
San Ramon y Sta. Mara 31 August/1 September, Vilalba (35km).
Feira Do Capon 21 December, Vilalba (35km).
San Froiln 4 October, Lugo.
Lugo City - Out & About:
Nearby other places of interest well worth a visit are: Vilalba with numeraous nature areas around Magdalena and Ladra rivers, Alligal medicinal baths (with thermal springs) and a museum of Prehistory and Archaeology; Cospeito & the Valverde Lagoons; Mondonedo Diocese Museum and Cathedral; The Rias Altas; A Coruna and Santiago de Compostela.
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