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The Puerta del Sol ( Spanish: [ˈpweɾta ðel ˈsol], English: "Gate of the Sun") is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre ( Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads.
Puerta del Sol is a famous square in Madrid where many historical and busy streets meet. It has a clock that marks the start of the year with 12 grapes, a bear and a strawberry tree statue, and a fountain with a horse statue of King Charles III.
The Puerta del Sol is the center of the Iberian Peninsula. The Puerta del Sol is a famous plaza home to the iconic Kilometro Zero, the bear and strawberry tree statue, and the statue of Carlos III among other things. There are many shops in the Puerta del Sol as it is in the shopping district of Madrid.
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The Puerta del Sol is the central square in Madrid and serves as Spain's zero point (among other things, the point of reference for all highways).
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Learn about the history and attractions of Puerta del Sol, the central plaza in Madrid where you can find the Kilometre Zero, the clock that marks the new year and the statue of the bear and strawberry tree. Discover how to get there, what to see and do nearby and where to stay in this guide.
Puerta del Sol, main plaza of Madrid, Spain. It was reputedly named for a gate (puerta) that stood there until 1510 and had on its front a representation of the sun (sol). Throughout Madrid’s history the square has been the focal point of transportation and of intellectual and economic activity.
An absolute must, the Puerta del Sol contains several attractions such as the Bear and the Strawberry Tree statue, next to Calle Alcalá, and the 9-metre tall equestrian statue of Charles III. The square is closely linked to the New Year's Eve tradition of eating twelve grapes, one for each chime of midnight.
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