One of the most famous landmarks of Madrid, the central square of the Spanish capital, Puerta del Sol, is due to the "Gate of the Sun" - one of the gates of the city wall surrounding the city in the 15th century.

The Puerta del Sol is located in the heart of Madrid, just behind it, in the south-west lies Plaza Mayor, and further to the west - the Royal Palace. To the east of the square is the Parliament, in the south-east is Atocha station.

Today, the Puerta del Sol is one of the busiest places in Madrid, the calculation of all Spanish roads begins with it - it is a sort of "zero kilometer".

There are a number of famous sights on the square, among them the Post House, the equestrian statue of Charles III, the bronze statue of the Bear and the strawberry tree.

Entrance to the metro station Sol

Place de la Puerta del Sol

Puerta del Sol in the evening

The statue of Charles III

Bear and arbutus

Tile with zero kilometers

Reviews of Puerta del Sol (1)

Evaluation 7

Starting point of tourists February 10, 2014

TRAVELcomoYO

was here in January 2014

If you are in Madrid for the first time, then to avoid confusion among the numerous streets and squares in the center you will always help Puerta del Sol. The very center of the center of sightseeing and shopping. As soon as you find yourself on the Gran Via, you will need to turn onto the street with McDonald's, which is not difficult to notice at all. From there, turn right and get to the famous square. Metro of Sol-Vodafone. Another option for tourists. You can get to the subway, for example, from the airport. This is perhaps the most animated ... Read full review