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PUERTA DEL SOL

Puerta del Sol, Madrid
A view of the Puerta del Sol with the equestrian statue of King Carlos III.

The Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) is one of the most well-known and crowded places of Madrid. Here you can find some of the most distinguished symbols of the city such as the bronze statue of the bear and the strawberry tree, the Kilometer Zero marking on the ground from which all the main roads of Spain radiate, the equestrian statue of Carlos III, and the famous "Tio Pepe" sign.

The Puerta del Sol also serves as a meeting point for many madrileños who gather below the clock that dominates the square in order to celebrate La Nochevieja (New Year's Eve). It is a Spanish tradition to eat 12 grapes during the final countdown, one on each chime of the clock, and the New Year's celebrations are broadcast live on TV.

Nearest metro station: Sol (Lines 1 and 2).

Photos

Tio Pepe Sign
Tio Pepe Sign at Night

Bear and Strawberry Tree
A view from Calle del Carmen.
In the foreground is the statue of the bear and the strawberry tree, Madrid's coat of arms.

Kilómetro Cero Origen de las carreteras radiales
This is the Kilometer Zero marking on the ground from which all the main roads of Spain radiate.
It has faded away with time, but it still reads: "Origen de las carreteras radiales".
Photo taken in June 2006.

Sol Metro Station
Sol metro station.


Accommodation, Lodging, Hotels, and Hostels near Puerta del Sol. Where to Sleep.

Hotel Victoria 4 **** - Calle Victoria, 4. - Next to Puerta del Sol.

Hotel Moderno *** - Calle Arenal, 2. - Next to Puerta del Sol.

Hotel Ateneo *** - Calle Montera, 22. - 100 meters from Puerta del Sol.

Hotel Madrisol ** - Núñez de Arce 1, (Esq Cruz, 9). - 150 meters from Puerta del Sol.

Hotel Europa * - Calle del Carmen, 4. - Puerta del Sol.

Hostal Esmeralda - Calle Victoria, 1. - 50 meters from Puerta del Sol.

Hostal Veracruz - Calle Victoria, 1. - 50 meters from Puerta del Sol.

Hostal Playa - Calle Victoria, 2. - 50 meters from Puerta del Sol.

Hostal Fuentesol - Calle Victoria, 2. - Cheap accommodation 50 meters from Puerta del Sol.

Hostal Aresol - Calle Arenal, 6. - 50 meters from Puerta del Sol.

Hostal Alhambra - Calle Espoz y Mina, 6. - 50 meters from Puerta del Sol.

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