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CÍES ISLANDS

Discover the archipelago of islands Cíes. Its crystalline beaches, the route of lighthouses, wildlife, landscapes. A true paradise with good reason that the Romans called it the "Island of the Gods".

Bouzas 2008 Celebrations

Enjoy these beautiful play of light on the night tame waters of the bay Bouzas. The best fireworks to the beat of the music, a real sound and light.

Wayne Shorter Quartet - Imaxinasons 2008

Wayne Shorter will be presented wrapped by three musicians who have been usual in their world tours, Danilo Perez (piano), John Patitucci (bass) and Brian Blade (drums).

Meet the new Museum of the Sea

The Museum of the Sea has opened its permanent exhibition. Thousands of square meters of exhibition that help us learn more about our roots as a coastal town and the history of the world's seas.

Aquarium of the Sea Museum

In the aquarium of Museo de Galicia you can enjoy watching the major marine ecosystems that are among the Museum's own dock to the coast cliffs of the Cíes Islands.

The monument to Jose de Elduayen

This is probably the memorial higher quality of all those made in Galicia in the late nineteenth century. Work by one of the best sculptors of this century Spaniards: Agustin Querol.

Monument to horses

One of the most significant monuments of the city is the work of John Oliveira where five horses amount by a waterfall spiral of nearly 20 meters high.

Funeral sculpture in Pereiró

The cemetery of Pereiró is one of richest in sculpture and funeral architecture of Galicia. It has works of Asorey and several illustrious architects of the city.

Sculpture of Xaime Quessada

This year we left the wonderful painter and sculptor Xaime Quessada. In the Paseo de Alfonso XII flies a nymph on a dragon work of this brilliant artist.

'Quinones de León' Museum

This past year the museum Quinones de Leon has undergone some reforms to improve inside and out. The hall was completely renovated archaeology and the facade looks a new lighting.

URBAN Vigo at night

Stroll through the centre of the city and discover its beauty at night. The streets breathe and a magical play of light and shadows covering the city by providing a new shade of color in every corner of Vigo.

transatlantic cruises

Every year we visit authentic floating giants, from Queen Mary 2, the largest passenger ship in the world, Queen Elizabeth II, Oriana, Constellation, Van Gogh, Golden Princess, Dawn, ...

Visits the ZOO of Vigo

Visit the zoo Vigo (Vigozoo): bears, tigers and lions, lynx, zebras, the owl, monkeys, waterfowl, reptiles, tarantulas, .... A zoo with improved facilities ye constantly evolving.

Gateway bridal Happy Novias

Every year they celebrate the Gateway of Young Designers in Vigoferia. Alongside this gateway is always presents the gateway to Happy Wedding Brides.

Reconquest of Vigo 2008

Each year represents the Reconquest of Vigo. Following the presentation of the characters begins with the staging the shooting down of the door Gamboa, the battle and expel Napoleonic forces.

Good Friday Procession of the Virgin of Solitude

Every Good Friday the parish of Santiago de Vigo welcomed the procession of the Virgin of Bitterness and the Christ of Faith.

44 contests-exposure of the camellia

Every three years is being held in Vigo the international competition of the camellia. A plant of oriental origin that has adapted perfectly to the gardens Galicians. A complete waste of colour and beauty.

Expocruceros 2008

On 22, 23 and February 24, 2008 took place in the Maritime Station de Vigo holding EXPOCRUCEROS 2008, fair nationwide dedicated to the world of cruise travel.

Carnival of Vigo

Every year the associations and groupings that make up the groups of Carnival is esmeran more in developing the costumes and staging. Color, fun, smile and satire covering the city streets.

Catwalk fashion Tesoira 2007

One year plus ten couturiers junior showed his proposals in the edition of the fashion design contest in 2007 at the Teatro Tesoira Caixanova.

Gateway Young Designers 2007

Jacobo Campos took first prize at the Gateway International Xóvenes Design, and the second Edurne Ibanez, plus a special mention to Collection better Made

Tour of Spain

This year the first stage of the Tour of Spain has departure and arrival in the Galician city of Vigo. The final victory went to Daniele Bennati (Lampre), who becomes the first gold jersey of La Vuelta 2007

Concert Manu Chao

Manu Chao acted on August 4 on the esplanade of the dock Transatlantic of Vigo in which has been the only concert of his European tour in 2007.

Cow Parade 2007

The CowParade is being held this year in Vigo. The city has been taken by these cows nice and peaceful. Be sure to see a cow dressed in Galicia, the surfer cow, the cow upside down ... Here is an advance with 100 photographs.

New Square Portugal

The square of Portugal and is again open to the public. A new design with a new pond and recover the original source that had been projected in the square by Jenaro de la Fuente.

Street oysters

The famous street of Vigo already has new roof. The structure is cutting fabrics with contemporary forms with triangular sails as a marine. A good way to unite the classic and current sailors preserving the origins of the neighborhood.

Igor Mitoraj

More than two dozen sculptures of brilliant Polish artist Igor Mitoraj flooded the streets of Vigo. A great way to bring art into the streets. Here you leave an extensive interview for those who lost it.

Pure Art Fair

First edition of the International Fair of Contemporary Art in Vigo or Pure Art Fair. Major event that brings together hundreds of galleries from around the world

Round the World Volvo Ocean Race

For the first time, a destination not hosted the British out of the Volvo Ocean Race, the most prestigious race transoceanic how many will compete in the world.

Annular eclipse of the Sun

On October 3rd we could contemplate one of the most spectacular astronomical phenomena that our Solar System offers us: an annular eclipse of the sun in the middle of Ria de Vigo.

Beaches of Vigo

Vigo has more than 40 beaches and coves. All clear and fine sand. Discover the beaches of Vigo. Since the famous beach at Samil to the beaches of Vigo more hidden.

Contemporary Architecture

A visit to the modern architecture of Vigo across more than 100 photos. Since the 60's until the last buildings still under construction.

University of Vigo

Meet the campus of Vigo photo to photo. Its new buildings and colleges, theater, shopping mall, the residence of students, auxiliary buildings and all schools and colleges.

Vigo Urban Graffiti

Photographs of some urban graffiti. An art with not very good reputation due to vandalism of some groups that have signed anywhere.

SUMMARY OF ALL THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SUBJECTS

Festivals and celebrations (2896)

Fashion and Design (4756)

Contemporary Architecture (350)

Contemporary buildings (27)
Proyecto abrir Vigo al mar NUEVO
P. Estrela (Vázquez Consuegra) (12) NUEVO
Port of Vigo (Vázquez Consuegra) (54) NUEVO
Berbés (Vázquez Consuegra) (23) NUEVO
Museo del Mar NUEVO
Museum of the Sea (Aldo Rossi, Cesar Portela) (41) NUEVO
Edificio Xunta de Galicia NUEVO
Xunta building (Esteve Bonell, Josep María Gil) (12) NUEVO
Ciudad Universitaria NUEVO
Student residence (Alfonso Penela) (34) NUEVO
Rector's building (Alfonso Penela) (6) NUEVO
Economic (Alfonso Penela) (23) NUEVO
Legal (Alfonso Penela) (18) NUEVO
Mines (Cesar Portela) (47) NUEVO
Aulario (Enric Miralles) (24) NUEVO
Commercial Zone (Enric Miralles) (18) NUEVO
Sport Zone (Enric Miralles) (11) NUEVO

Places and streets (662)

Churches,hermitages & chapels (324)

Leisure culture (2287)

Nature and landscapes (847)

Zoo of Vigo. Spain (597)

Concerts and Festival (3463)

Water sports (901)

Desafío Atlántico de Grandes Veleros 2009
Tall Ships Atlantic Challege (78)
Atmosphere before competition (60)
Tall Ships in Vigo (46)
Kruzenshtern ship (103)
Atalaia Ship (21)
Atalaia Ship (21)
Powerboat P1 Vigo 2008 NUEVO
Powerboat P1 in Vigo (61) NUEVO
Port of Vigo Race (48) NUEVO
Samil Beach Race (47) NUEVO
Podium and celebration (22) NUEVO
Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006
Volvo Ocean Race in Vigo (92)
Atmosphere before competition (70)
Aereal exhibition (18)
Countdown clock (10)
Volvo ocean race show (30)
Mundial de multicascos 60'
60' Multihull championship (66)
Campeonato del mundo boat GP
World Championship Boat GP (45)
Regata Trofeo Martin Barreiro
Martin Barreiro Yacht Race (24)
II Raid Rías Baixas Catamaranes
II raid Rias Baixas catamaran (39)

Ethnography (193)

University of Vigo (205)

Beaches (494)

Architecture (438)

Cultural centers and galleries (538)

Auditorio Mar de Vigo - Pazo de Congresos NUEVO
Main Hall Conference Centre (31) NUEVO
Mar de Vigo Auditorium (6) NUEVO
Palacio de Congresos upper terrace (24) NUEVO
Facade Auditorium Mar de Vigo (28) NUEVO
Multipurpose Hall - Conference (8) NUEVO
Centro Cultural Novacaixagalicia (Caixanova)
Building theater Garcia Barbon (8)
Interiors of the cultural center (18)
Theater - concert hall (12)
Exhibition hall (12)
Auditorium - cinema (6)
Library Caixanova (6)
Conference hall (5)
Centro Social Caixanova
Exteriors of the building (6)
Interiors of the building (22)
Caixanova art collection (33)
Naturnova (29)
Exhibition halls (15)
Kitchen classroom (3)
Auditorium (5)
Assembly and conference halls (5)
New technologies - demonstration (6)
Fundación Pedro Barrié de la Maza
Building (6)
Interiors of the building (9)
Exhibition halls (17)
Multipurpose hall (9)
Casa galega da cultura
Fernandez del riego museum (12)
Gallery (5)
Library (6)
Fernández del riego collections (11)
Penzol collections (6)
Assembly hall (6)
Casa de las Artes
Gallery - ground floor (12)
Gallery - first floor (18)
Pacheco photographic collection (23)
Torras art collection (6)
Laxeiro art collection (6)
Exhibition hall (5)
Biblioteca Central
Building of central library (6)
Reading room (12)
Newspaper and periodicals library (6)
Loan book (6)
Children hall (10)
Centro de artesanía tradicional
Cat- permanent exhibition (18)
Cat- craftsmanship classroom (11)
Casa do cesteiro
Basketmaket workshop (18)
Seaport gallery (6)

The port of Vigo (620)

Monuments and sculptures (950)

Las fuentes de Vigo (s. XVII-XVIII) NUEVO
Neptune fountain and Angel's fountain (12) NUEVO
Agustín Querol (s.XIX) NUEVO
Monument to Elduayen (42) NUEVO
Monument to Méndez Núñez (16) NUEVO
Julio González Pola (1900-40) NUEVO
Monument-Panteón of the Cruz Roja (8) NUEVO
Monument to the reconquist (18) NUEVO
Francisco Asorey (1920) NUEVO
Gil & Sarabia Sculpture (6) NUEVO
Heraclio Botana Sculpture (6) NUEVO
Asorey Sculptures (11) NUEVO
Monumentos funerarios (1900-1930) NUEVO
Cementery of Pereiró (96) NUEVO
Esculturas públicas (1910-1960) NUEVO
Sculpture clasic in Vigo (Spain) (26) NUEVO
Monument to fisherman (12) NUEVO
José Luis Medina (años 50) NUEVO
Sculptures of Medina (24) NUEVO
Camilo Nogueira (1960-1970) NUEVO
Sculptures Alameda-Areal (36) NUEVO
Sculptures Castro (30) NUEVO
Sculptures of Nogueria (27) NUEVO
Xoan Piñeiro (1960-70) NUEVO
Sculptures of Xoan Piñeiro (15) NUEVO
Escultura pública figurativa (1970-s.XXI) NUEVO
Publics Sculptures (1970-s.XXI) (49) NUEVO
Sculpture of Miñoca (12) NUEVO
Guillermo Steinbrüggen Lago (1970) NUEVO
Monument to blacksmith (4) NUEVO
Silvino Silva (1980-1993) NUEVO
Sculptures of Silvino Silva (42) NUEVO
Manuel G. Buciños (1980-90) NUEVO
Sculptures of Buciños (10) NUEVO
Manuel Coia (1990) NUEVO
Sculptures Manuel Coia (5) NUEVO
Juan Oliveira Vieitez (1980-90) NUEVO
Monument to the Horses (16) NUEVO
Monument to Europe (17) NUEVO
Sculptures horses Caixanova (18) NUEVO
Francisco Leiro (1986-2002) NUEVO
El Sireno (12) NUEVO
Bañistas no Areal (20) NUEVO
Others sculptures of Leiro (12) NUEVO
Ramon Conde (1991) NUEVO
Monument to Work (12) NUEVO
Escultura pública no figurativa (1980-s.XXI) NUEVO
Abstract Sculpture(1980-s.XXI) (27) NUEVO
Simposio de escultura abstracta (1999) NUEVO
Sculptures Monte Alba (20) NUEVO
Silveiro Rivas (1980-2003) NUEVO
Puerta del Atlantico (12) NUEVO
Sculptures of Silveiro Rivas (6) NUEVO
Arte en la calle: Igor Mitoraj (2006) NUEVO
Sculptures of Igor Mitoraj (120) NUEVO
Últimas Esculturas en Vigo (2005-2010) NUEVO
Monument to Julio Verne (15) NUEVO
Monument to the Stone Masons (6) NUEVO
Monument to the Troubadours of the Ría of Vigo (24) NUEVO
Exhibition"Naturaleza con Arte" (70) NUEVO
Bicentennial Monument (36) NUEVO

Architecture (353)

Facade details - The granite (17)
Postcards of yesterday and today (30)
Eclecticismo inicial (1860-80)
Buildings of the initial eclecticism (19)
Eclecticismo pleno (1880-1910)
Buildings of the total eclecticism (78)
Historicismo neomedieval (1890-1920)
Neomedieval buildings (23)
Arquitectura modernista (1890-1920)
Modernist buildings (24)
Eclecticismo academicista (1910-30)
Academicist buildings (33)
Arquitectura regionalista (1920-40)
Regionalist buildings (4)
Convent of the salesas (12)
Arquitectura racionalista (1930-50)
Rationalist buildings (28)
Arquitectura de posguerra (1940-60)
Postwar period buildings (27)
Modern postwar period (5)
Arquitectura moderna (1960-2003) NUEVO
Modern architecture (53) ARQUITECTURA MODERNA (1960-2003)

Cies Islands (758)

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Billetes Islas Cíes
Cies Island Tickets ()
Mapa Islas Cíes
Cies Island Map ()
Paisajes de las islas Cíes
The cies from the sea (72) ACTUALIZADO
Cliffs (36) ACTUALIZADO
Top of the prince (15) ACTUALIZADO
The lake of the children (58) ACTUALIZADO
The bell (6) ACTUALIZADO
The rocky coast (57) ACTUALIZADO
Dune system (12) ACTUALIZADO
South island or of st Martiño (28) ACTUALIZADO
Landscapes of Cies (88) ACTUALIZADO
Camping (6)
Playas de las Islas Cíes
Cantareira beach (5)
Margaridas beach (9) ACTUALIZADO
Figueiras beach (germans) (29) ACTUALIZADO
Mixueiro beach (5)
Areíña beach (10)
Beach of rodas (44) ACTUALIZADO
Bolos beach (5)
Beach of our lady (22)
Beach of san martiño (15) ACTUALIZADO
Fauna y flora de las islas
Observatories of birds (12) ACTUALIZADO
Birds of the islands (21) ACTUALIZADO
Cormorants (22) ACTUALIZADO
Fauna of the cies (27) ACTUALIZADO
Flora of the cies (30) NUEVO
The forests (34)
Los faros de las Islas Cíes
Mountain of the light (29) ACTUALIZADO
Light of monte Agudo (10) ACTUALIZADO
Light of 'la porta' (22) ACTUALIZADO
Light of 'Os bicos' (3) NUEVO
Historia de las islas Cíes
Museum of the monastery (8)
Old constructions (18)

Archaeology and history (263)

Museums of Vigo (630)

Museo Marco
Architecture (15)
Ground floor (16)
First floor (12)
Assembly hall (6)
Library (9)
Didactic laboratory (6)
Bookstore (6)
Cardinal exhibition (34)
Atlantic exhibition (35)
Museo del Mar de Galicia
Aquarium of the Museum of the sea (71) NUEVO
Peirao exhibition hall (18) NUEVO
Extraction, preserving and marketing (36) NUEVO
Oceanography and aquaculture (12) NUEVO
Submarine of Sanjurjo Badía (12) NUEVO
Exteriors Museum of the Sea (43)
Museo Quiñones de León
Building and installations (22) NUEVO
Country house reconstruction (47) ACTUALIZADO
Galleries of Museum (23)
Gallery of archaeology (35)
Reconquest of Vigo exhibition (24)
Verbum - Casa das palabras
Building and installations (23)
Permanent exhibition (29)
Temporary exhibitions (12)
Museo Etnográfico Liste
Wood carving (28)
Culture of the rye (11)
Utensils of the offices (36)
Light, faith and popular medicine (9)

Gardens and parks (569)

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