Roman bridge of Lugo
The Roman bridge of Lugo crosses the Minho river in Lugo, Galicia. The bridge is of Roman origin and has been rebuilt many times in its history.
| Roman bridge of Lugo | |
|---|---|
Puente Romano de Lugo | |
| Lugo Near Lugo in Spain | |
The Roman bridge at night | |
| Type | Ancient Roman bridge |
| Length | 104 metres |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Website | www |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1st century |
| Built by | Roman culture |
| Materials | stone and slate |
| Bridge width 4 metres | |
The bridge was open to traffic until 2012. It was then closed to all vehicles and converted to a pedestrian-only footbridge. The roadway and modern superstructure was replaced with contemporary stonework to compliment the bridge's original features.
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