Puerta del Sol, Central square in Madrid, Spain
The Puerta del Sol encompasses a large pedestrian area with the Casa de Correos building and its prominent clock tower at the center.
The square originated as one of Madrid's city gates in the 15th century, with a sun decoration at its eastern entrance determining its name.
Every December 31st, thousands gather in the square to follow the clock tower's chimes while eating twelve grapes at midnight for the New Year celebration.
The square functions as Spain's Kilometer Zero point, marked by a plaque on the ground from which all national road distances are measured.
The square contains the symbol of Madrid: a 20-ton statue depicting a bear reaching for fruit in a strawberry tree, representing the city's coat of arms.
Location: Sol
Location: Madrid
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Puerta del Sol, Centro, Madrid, Spain 28013 Madrid
GPS coordinates: 40.41694,-3.70361
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
Madrid contains important cultural heritage sites. The Royal Palace, Prado Museum, and Retiro Park represent central elements of Spanish history. The city combines royal residences, museums, and squares.
Madrid establishes itself as one of the richest cultural capitals in Europe. Behind its wide avenues and lively squares, the city reveals a heritage that is royal, artistic, and popular. From the Royal Palace to the Prado, from the Retiro Gardens to the alleys of Plaza Mayor, each neighborhood tells a piece of Spanish history. Art lovers discover masterpieces from the Golden Age, visitors stroll between contemporary museums, markets, and cathedrals, while Madrilenians enjoy their parks as open-air salons. Between iconic museums, historic buildings, and lively places, this selection gathers the essential sites to understand Madrid’s beauty and energy, balancing tradition and modernity.
Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree
74 m
Royal Post Office
62 m
Equestrian statue of Charles III of Spain
13 m
Palacio del Marqués de Gaviria
201 m
Mariblanca, Madrid
80 m
Church of Carmel
150 m
Teatro Albéniz
189 m
Real Casa de la Aduana
156 m
Casa Palazuelo, Madrid
125 m
Alimentación Solmina
143 m
Casa Cordero, Madrid
63 m
Calle del Carmen
132 m
Royal House of Posts
128 m
Muñoz Seca Theater
161 m
Casa Ruiz de Velasco
172 m
Fountain of Pontejos
134 m
Teatro Arenal
162 m
Commemorative plaque to Juan Gris, Madrid
62 m
Calle de Carretas 4, Madrid
109 m
Boca central de la estación de Sol
59 m
Commemorative plaque to Jorge Luis Borges
30 m
Atentados 11-M
41 m
Héroes Populares del Dos de Mayo, Madrid
43 m
The Fabulous Tale Of Being Different
139 m
Calle Mayor 3, Madrid
157 m
Viviendas para D. Pablo Marina, Madrid
150 m
Casa Goya-Mariategui, Madrid
127 m
Housing for Julián Calvo y Gil
87 mReviews
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