Puerta del Sol

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Gate of the Sun

The Gate of the Sun is a public square, one of the best known and busiest places in the city.

The squarel contains a number of well known sights both domestically and internationally associated with Spain : the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year, Post Office serves as the office of the President of Madrid, a mounted statue of Charles III of Spain, nicknamed (the mayor-king) due to the extensive public works program he set in motion, The statue of The Bear and the Strawberry Tree the heraldic symbol of Madrid ( read more )

Gate of the Sun address   (   Show map )

Plaza de la Puerta del Sol. Madrid.Community of Madrid. Spain.

How to get to Gate of the Sun ?

Subway: Sol

Architecturally valuable buildings, Places of interest in the city, Historical places, Squares.