Astorga begins restoration of ancient Roman forum

The City Council of Astorga has launched a project to protect and cover Roman ruins located at the site of the former Hospicio. The initiative, with an initial budget of 306,735 euros, aims to preserve structures that were excavated and documented decades ago but have remained exposed to the elements.

Asturica Augusta, the ancient name of the city, served as a major center of power in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula during the Roman Empire. As the capital of the Conventus Asturum, the city was a strategic hub for administration, justice, and the management of gold resources from areas such as Las Médulas. The forum at the heart of the city was the central location for political, economic, and religious life.