FIESTA 2 DE MAYO ACADEMIA DE ARTILLERÍA DE SEGOVIA

May 2nd is a solemn day for the Artillery Academy of Segovia, which celebrates with the firing of 17 cannon salutes the beginning of the military ceremony in remembrance and homage to Captains Daoiz and Velarde, who rebelled against the French troops in the Monteleón barracks in 1808. Their heroic death is remembered every year as a symbol of the loyalty, spirit of sacrifice and patriotism that keeps the Artillery branch alive.