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Another impressive sculpture by an important Galician artist - Ramon Conde.
The fishermen have always played an important role in Vigo's history and economic activities. This sculpture is a tribute to fishermen and their work. It represents seven men pulling their fishing nets. This sculpture is 8,5m long and 2,5m high and it was built between 1987 and 1990.
Leave a Comment Address: Gran Via
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To me, this sculpture represents Vigo, as if it was its symbol. I have always been fascinated by this beautiful piece, … It represents 5 horses climbing up a chain, and it is as "light" as 40 tons, and 18m high. This is a work of the sculpture Xoán Xosé Oliveira.
This bronze sculpture honours the wild horses that run across unspoilt Galicia, and it was created as a tribute to them. You can still find wild horses around Vigo's hills. Every year there is a ceremony in which these wild horses are marked - the curros (festivals) of Mougás and Torroña.
Leave a Comment Address: Plaza de España
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Los Rederos is a huge monument of 7 fishermen trawling their nets and is a tribute to the fishermen who played an important role in the development of Vigo. Leave a Comment Address: Gran ViaDirections: At the bottom of the Gran Via where the road meets Lepanto and Urzaiz streets
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A tall bronze sculpture of 5 horses going up a torrent by Juan Jose Oliveira.
It is in the centre of Plaza de Espana and is a tribute to the wild horses inhabiting Monte del Castro. Wild horses can still be found in the hills near Vigo. Leave a Comment Address: Plaza de Espana
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"Quinones De Leon" has sheltered the towns art, archeology and history since 1937. The museum was built inside a 17th century "pazo" or Galician country house where nobles used to live.
The house was founded by Benito de Tavares, whose tombstone can be seen on the capel floor. The family crest presides the main facade of the country house. The family lived there throughout the 18th and 19th century. In the late 19th century, the Marquis de Alcedo and his son decidedto restore and expand the house turning the old country house into a beautiful aristocratic palace.
On the lower floor of the museum, severl rooms have been rebuit reproducing their old architecture. The majestic double staircase is perhaps the most outstanding piece preserved from the original parts of the building. The first and second floor are now halls in which one can follow the evolution of Galician art.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10:00-1:30 and 5:00-8:00
Wednesday: 10:00-8:00
Saturday: 5:00-8:00
Sunday: 10:00-1:30
You can visit the gardens at any time of the day. Address: Parque de CastrelosPhone: 986 29 50 70Other Contact: email:museocastrelos@vigo.org
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This strange statue is by a sculptor named Silvino Silva. The statue is called mujer pensando which translates to woman thinking. (we often do!!) Leave a Comment Directions: I think this was in the Castro park!
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Another strange statue resembles half man half creature. It is in the Puerto del Sol.
It is the work of Francisco Leiro. Leave a Comment Address: Puerto del Sol
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Vigomar 2005 was held this year on September 9th to the 11th at the Port of Berbes where appproximately 30,000 people attended. There were about 30 tons of seafood to eat and 1200 bottles of wine (Alberino and Ribeiro) to drink. You could buy such wonderful delicacies such as nercoras, shrimp, percebes, squid, prawns, mussels, clams, pulpo, vierias and of course empanada.
While we all ate and drank, we were entertained by local folkloric bands and also enjoyed a band of gaitas, "Tromentelo".
It was a good time to taste all the wonderful fresh and savourful food that abounds in the waters around Galicia.
This is the 3rd succesful year of Vigomar and hopefully it will continue each year in the early part of September. Address: Port of Berbes
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The coast of Vigo is beautiful. It reminded me California coast a little bit. it is not too long 1-2 hour or so until Portugal border. Leave a Comment
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Leave a Comment Directions: The islands are a mountainous granitic formation. The western area -opposite the open sea- is steeper than the one leading to the inner part of the ría and, as a result of its high salinity, arboreal
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Lepanto, 10, Vigo - Hesperia Isla De La Toja
Isla de La Toja O'Grove, Vigo - DINASTIA
Progreso, 13, Vigo - Brisa La Lanzada
Telleiro 18, Vigo - Coia Hotel
Sanxenxo 1, Vigo - Atlantico
Garcia Barbon Street, 35, Vigo - Husa Bahia Vigo Apartamentos
C/ Canovas del Castillo 24, Vigo - Tryp Los Galeones
Avenida De Madrid, 21, Vigo - Ciudad De Vigo
C/ Concepcion Arenal 5, Vigo - Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol 14 Vigo, Vigo - Tryp Los Galeones
Avenida De Madrid, 21, Vigo - Pazo Los Escudos Hotel And Spa
Avenida Atlantida 106, Vigo
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