Astorga Roman Walls

Astorga, Spain

The Roman walls of Astorga were built at the end of the 3rd century AD or beginning of the next century. The reasons that caused its construction are related to a period of instability experienced in the last years of the Roman Empire, especially originated by the incursions of the barbarian towns from the center of Europe. The walls has a length of 2,2 km.

At the end of the thirteenth century, repairs were documented by the hand of Bishop Nuño, who is credited with an important building task in the city of Astorga. However, we do not know the scope of these contributions, which may have significantly altered the appearance of Roman fortification.

References:

Astorga Tourism

Address

Calle los Sitios 14, Astorga, Spain

See all sites in Astorga

Details

Founded: 3rd century AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

More Information

turismoastorga.es

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Astorga Cathedral (0,1 km)
Episcopal Palace (0,1 km)

León Cathedral (43 km)
Guzmanes Palace (42,7 km)
Casa Botines (42,7 km)
Basílica de San Isidoro (42,7 km)
Convento de San Marcos (42 km)
Walls of León (42,7 km)
Santa María del Azogue (59,3 km)
San Miguel de Las Dueñas (40,8 km)
Laguna de Negrillos Castle (40,6 km)

User Reviews

Martha D (15 months ago)
We loved the visit with Clara. He walked us through Astorga teaching us part of the history of the city. Just over an hour and a half very entertaining. The museum building is very beautiful. It has many of the things that are found in the excavations. I made the reservation by email, they called me to confirm. The girl, lovely. Guided tour plus entrance: €5.

Rafael Valdelvira Salazar (18 months ago)
It is essential to do the tourist visit that they offer you. It lasts an hour and a half and is incredible. The magnificent guide and the unique sites that you cannot access except with the guide.

alberto martin lopez (4 years ago)
A visit through Roman antiquity, including museum, very nice. A must see. In addition Astorga and its area have other important things

Rafael Fernandez Qundez (4 years ago)
It is very worth the visit!

Abraham De Swardt (5 years ago)
Excrllent exhibits and guidance!

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Finest Norman castles in Italy

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Photo from Flickr, copyright Bela Lindtner

Historic Site of the week

Gravensteen

The Gravensteen is a castle in Ghent originating from the Middle Ages. The name means 'castle of the counts' in Dutch. Arnulf I (918–965), Count of Flanders, was the first to fortify this place, building a medieval bastion on this high sand dune, naturally protected by the river Leie and its marshy banks. This bastion consisted of a central wooden building and several surrounding buildings, also in wood.

In the early 11th century, the wooden building was replaced by a stone residence, consisting of three large halls that made up three storeys, connected by a stone stairwell. The monumental stone staircase, the light openings, the fireplaces built into the walls and the latrines were signs of considerable luxury and comfort in those days. There was probably also a tower.