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Vigo is located in the north-west of Spain, in the region of Galicia's and is the largest city in this region. Vigo Airport is approximately 10 km from the city center. The city is alleged to be the largest fishing harbor in Spain. It is located in the gorgeous surroundings close to the mouth of a deep Rio spanned by a high bridge. And offers modern sculptures as well as several by the local artist Juan Jose Oliveira.
Similar to lots of other places in Spain, the French army occupied the town in 1809. The popular resistance to his invasion resulted in a rebellion that ended with an assault on the walls and the eviction of the French soldiers. This event led to this village being awarded the title of Faithful, Loyal and Valiant City. In 1833, the road leading to Madrid was built. A year later the renovation of the collegiate was completed; it had been ruined during one of the frequent attacks experienced by the town. There is plainly a wealth of history at this location, it is alleged that Spanish treasures ships lie buried in the bottom of the harbor. The city is also the gateway for a pilgrimage through history to the Shrine of Santiago de Compostela.
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