About the city and the twinning
About Lugo
Lugo is the capital of the province of the same name in Galicia, northwestern Spain. Overlooking the Miño River, the city grew from the Roman settlement of Lucus Augusti. Its Roman walls, built in the late third and early fourth centuries, still encircle the historic centre. The walls extend for more than two kilometres, and their continuous walkway offers views over the old town. UNESCO inscribed the walls on the World Heritage List in 2000. Other notable landmarks include Lugo Cathedral, the Provincial Museum and the remains of the Roman baths on the banks of the Miño.
Twinning with Bethlehem
In September 2007, a letter was received from Maria Vila Rebolo, a Galician who had lived in Palestine for five years and a member of ‘Galicia for Palestine’, requesting some ideas for joint projects. Mr. Victor Batarseh, the then mayor of Bethlehem, replied by requesting an official letter from the city of Lugo to establish a twinning agreement. So far, no respond has arrived.