O Sireno

In the Puerta del Sol in the center of Vigo stands the controversial sculpture El Sireno, created in 1991 by sculptor Francisco Leiro. Made of stainless steel, the work depicts a hybrid figure that combines features of a fish and a human. Armless but equipped with legs, feet, a large head, and a prominent nose, its body is covered in scales. The statue rests on two 11-meter-high columns of polished black marble. Originally titled Hombre pez, the artwork is now considered a city symbol that divides opinion among Vigo's residents. You'll find the sculpture directly across from the Edificio Simeón, where you can admire it as part of the city's diverse public art landscape.