Muras town hall

Muras Town Hall (Casa do Concello de Muras) is the seat of local government for the small municipality of Muras, in the province of Lugo, in Galicia's Terra Chá region, at the foot of the Serra do Xistral mountain range.

Where is the town hall located?

The building stands at Praza da Galeguidade 4, right in the center of the village of Muras (postal code 27836). This is where residents handle municipal paperwork and where the local council meets to make decisions affecting the whole district — from the village itself to the scattered hamlets across the surrounding highlands.

What is the history behind the municipality it represents?

The earliest records of this area date back to the 12th century, referring to the castle of Muras, once held by the Counts of Lemos, one of medieval Galicia's most powerful noble families. The settlement went through a difficult early 19th century: in 1809, during the Peninsular War, Napoleonic troops laid waste to the village. Muras took on its modern administrative form in 1835, becoming an independent municipality within the province of Lugo — a status it has held ever since.

Who runs the municipality today?

Since the local elections of May 2015, the mayor's office has been held by a representative of the BNG (Bloque Nacionalista Galego), who was re-elected in both 2019 and 2023. The town hall is therefore more than a historical landmark — it remains the working center of local politics, hosting council sessions and handling the day-to-day business of the community.

What should visitors know before stopping by?

Muras is a rural municipality set among the green, hilly landscape of northern Lugo province. The town hall itself is a purely administrative building — a contact point for residents and anyone seeking information about the municipality and its services. Travelers passing through usually encounter it while walking through the compact village center, framed by views of the surrounding Serra do Xistral hills.

Reaching Muras requires your own transport, since the municipality sits away from the main routes connecting Galicia's larger cities, such as Lugo or A Coruña. That relative isolation has kept the area quiet and rural, which suits visitors drawn to nature and the local Terra Chá way of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muras Town Hall a tourist attraction? Not in the classic sense — it is a working administrative building housing the local council. For visitors, its main value is as a landmark in the village center and a place to ask for local information.

Where exactly is the building? At Praza da Galeguidade 4, in the center of Muras, in the province of Lugo.

How old is the municipality of Muras? The earliest historical references go back to the 12th century, when a castle here belonged to the Counts of Lemos. As a formal administrative municipality, Muras has existed since 1835.

Who currently governs the municipality? A BNG representative has served as mayor continuously since 2015, re-elected in both the 2019 and 2023 local elections.