The city’s Old Town travels back in time to the 19th century from the 23rd of March to the 7th of April 2024: it’s La Reconquista, Vigo’s most characteristic celebration.
On the 28th of March, 1809, a popular uprising against the French invasion turned Vigo into the first town of Europe that managed to expel Napoleon's army. It had its reward: a year later, Fernando VII granted Vigo the title of "faithful, loyal and courageous" city.
Now, every 28th of March, ...