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Archaeological site · Lugo, Galicia
Termas e Ponte romana de Lugo
Remains of the Roman baths from the foundation of Lucus Augusti, by the river Minho, with the changing room preserved inside a spa hotel, and next to it the bridge of Roman origin, now for pedestrians.
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About Termas e Ponte romana de Lugo
On the bank of the river Minho, below the wall, are the Roman baths of Lugo, built at the same time as the city's foundation, around 15 BC. The baths made use of a thermal spring that emerges at about 44°C and which continues to be used by the spa that now occupies the site.
The best preserved part is the apodyterium, the Roman changing-room: a large hall with an opus signinum floor, a mix of broken tiles and bricks with lime, and a wall with eighteen niches that served as lockers. Two arched doorways lead to other rooms. The baths were declared a historical-artistic monument in 1931 and lie within the Lugo spa hotel, which allows visits.
Beside them, the old bridge crosses the Minho. It is of Roman origin but was rebuilt in the 12th, 14th and 18th centuries. It is 104 metres long and 4 metres wide and, since a new bridge was built, is reserved for pedestrians and cyclists.
The path that descends from the porta Miñá down to the river passes by old houses and leads to the bridge and the baths. The Minho bank features a tree-lined promenade.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
45 minutes to 1h15, including the walk down to the river.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, for the walk along the riverbank. Check the hotel's visiting conditions for the baths before you go.
How to get there
They are by the river Minho, about a 15-minute walk from the centre, descending via the porta Miñá and the Calzada da Ponte.
Tip
Go down via the porta Miñá and return up the same route: it is the path the Romans took between the city and the baths.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Termas e Ponte romana de Lugo
Are Lugo's Roman thermal baths still in operation?
The thermal water is still used by the spa that occupies the site; the Roman remains are visited inside the hotel.
Is Lugo's bridge Roman?
It is of Roman origin, but was rebuilt in the 12th, 14th and 18th centuries. Today it is for pedestrians and cyclists.
How to get from the center to the baths?
On foot, descending via the porta Miñá to the rio Minho, in about 15 minutes.