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Square · Lugo, Galicia
Praza Maior de Lugo
Main square of Lugo, inside the wall, with gardens, a bandstand and the 18th-century Baroque town hall, a meeting point for locals and the starting point for the central tapas bars.
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About Praza Maior de Lugo
The praça Maior is the centre of life in Lugo, inside the wall. It is an elongated square with gardens, trees, fountains and a bandstand, surrounded by buildings with glazed galleries and arcades at ground level where cafés and shops are located.
On its most notable side stands the Casa do Concello, the town hall, one of the finest examples of Galician civil Baroque. It was built in the 18th century to a design attributed to Lucas Ferro Caaveiro, and has a wide façade with ground-floor arcades, balconies and a clock tower added later.
From the square depart the streets that lead to the cathedral and the wall. Nearby, the streets da Cruz and da Nova and the plazas do Campo and de Santo Domingo concentrate the tapas bars, where it is common to receive a small portion of food with a drink.
The square hosts festivals, concerts and fairs throughout the year, and is one of the stages for Arde Lucus in June and the San Froilán festivities in October.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 30 minutes.
Best time
In the late afternoon, when locals occupy the square, before the tapas round.
How to get there
It is in the centre of Lugo, inside the wall, about a 3-minute walk from the cathedral.
Tip
Start your tapas crawl there: the ruas da Cruz and da Nova are just a few steps away.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Praza Maior de Lugo
What to see in the praça Maior of Lugo?
The 18th-century Baroque town hall, the gardens, the bandstand and the arcaded buildings.
Where to eat tapas in Lugo?
On the streets da Cruz and da Nova and in the plazas do Campo and de Santo Domingo, near the praça Maior.
Is the praça inside the wall?
Yes, in the historic center, a few minutes from the cathedral.