City View Of Vigo With Modern Artwork And Buildings Editorial Photo

Spain, Pontevedra province, region Galicia, city Vigo. In the center, centre, downtown, of the town, stands in the street, rua Policarpo Sanz, a modern art,artwork, from the late twentieth century. The name of this sculpture is El or O Sireno [`Merman`] and the sculptor is Francisco Leiro. The statue is made of aluminum and is mounted on polished black granite columns, pillars. It represents an imaginary, hybrid character that hovers between a man and a fish. This artwork is a landmark and tourist attraction. Behind it is a historic building with balconies and a modern building. On a sunny, late summer day, the weather is fine.