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.

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

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Scott Carr (7 months ago)
What a great museum this is. In particular, I highly recommend the Ruta Romana tour that departs from here. It is a 1.5 hour tour that takes you to many hidden Roman sites around the city, including an astounding walk through an intake Roman sewer. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and did a great job answering my questions. I believe the tour is only in Spanish, so that would be the only downside for people who don’t speak the language.
YaEn Huang (9 months ago)
Due to we can't speak Spanish, we got a whole book of the introduction with the museum. The staff there are very kind and friendly, gave us a lots of guidance. But the moving line is not very clear.
Paul Mills (11 months ago)
Excellent museum with, very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. I was given a detailed explanation of the museum which is located in what was thought to have been a Roman prison but also has similarities with a cryptoporticos. The Roman city, its function and the history behind some of the museum artefacts was explained in depth. There then followed a short film with subtitles in English. After the film I was given a book with a detailed English translation for each glass case of artefacts which were located on the top floor of the museum, and which included a horde of silver Denarii. A fascinating museum which I can fully recommend. Also, at 5pm on various days, the museum also offers a very popular 2 hr guided walking tour of the Roman parts of the city.
Ethan L (2 years ago)
The museum is CLOSED. And, surely, they don't mind turning away visitors by not updting their opening hours on-line or on google map but on their glass door. Don't waste your time to come out.
אביב לדרר (2 years ago)
A most interesting museum, with beautiful exhibits from the Roman period of Astorga
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