Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, Stone and bronze statue at Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain
The 4-meter-high sculpture shows a bear reaching for fruit in a strawberry tree, weighing 22 tons and standing on a granite pedestal.
The symbol of the bear first appeared on Madrid's flag in 1212 when troops carried it during the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa.
The statue represents Madrid's coat of arms, created after a 1222 agreement between church and city council about land ownership rights.
Located at the eastern end of Puerta del Sol square, the statue serves as a central meeting point for residents and visitors.
The fruit depicted in the sculpture comes from the madroño tree, which produces berries containing small amounts of alcohol when mature.
Location: Sol
Inception: 1966
Creator: Antonio Navarro Santafé
Official opening: January 10, 1967
Made from material: stone
Address: C/ Carmen 28013
GPS coordinates: 40.41703,-3.70275
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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