Concrete and Granite: An Architectural Route

Throughout the second half of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century, the city of Vigo experienced a golden age. Driven by activities such as fishing or canning, the economy grows at a fast pace and the olive aristocracy will not miss the opportunity to build wonderful urban palaces. On this route you will walk through the center of Vigo, touring its most unique buildings and reviewing anecdotes about its promoters. You will get to know architects such as Antonio Palacios, Jenaro de la Fuente Domínguez, Francisco Castro Represas, or Manuel Gómez Román, among others, while learning to recognize some of the architectural styles that dominate the city.