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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Puerta_del_SolPuerta del Sol - Wikipedia

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   The Puerta del Sol ( [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. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning ...

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3. www.esmadrid.com › puerta-del-solPuerta del Sol | Official tourism website - Turismo Madrid

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   Puerta del Sol. This bustling square located bang in the centre of Madrid is one of the city’s most famous sites. With its semi-circular shape, it's a junction for many of the city’s historical and busiest streets such as Calle Mayor, Calle del Arenal, Calle de Alcalá and Calle de Preciados, as well as the starting point for all major ...

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4. www.britannica.com › topic › Puerta-del-SolPuerta del Sol | Historic, Monument & Tourist Spot | Britannica

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   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. It was the first part of the city to be ...

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6. www.introducingmadrid.com › puerta-del-solPuerta del Sol - Madrid’s most renowned square

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   The Puerta del Sol houses three well-known symbols of Madrid: El Oso y el Madroño (Statue of the Bear and Strawberry Tree): At the entrance of Calle Alcalá is a sculpture of a bear and strawberry tree, representing the coat of arms of Madrid. It was built in 1967 and is a popular meeting point for locals and tourists in Sol.

7. theculturetrip.com › europe › spainThe Top 10 Things To Do And See In Puerta Del Sol Madrid

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   • The Clock of Puerta del Sol. Share. Any tourist’s journey in Madrid‘s Puerta del Sol will start with the famous Clock of the Puerta del Sol, simply because it is one of the main protagonists on New Years Eve and other major timing events.
   • The Mariblanca and The Statue of King Carlos III. Church, Museum. Share. Apart from the emblematic El Oso y El Madroño, Puerta del Sol’s premises also include a reproduction of the Mariblanca statue, with the original being on display at the Municipal Museum, depicting either Venus or Diana the Hunter, and a statue of the Bourbon King Carlos III.
   • Church of San Ginés. Church. Share. Just around the corner from the Puerta del Sol, the Iglesia Parroquial de San Ginés de Arlés is one of the oldest religious sites in the Spanish capital.
   • Chocolatería de San Ginés. Bar, Cafe, Restaurant, Dessert Shop, Candy Store, Spanish, Dessert. Share. Right next to the Church of San Ginés, tourists can discover this unique venue that serves Chocolate con Churros, a traditional Spanish dish that’s generally eaten for breakfast, consisting of a cup of hot, thick chocolate into which people dip long sticks of fried dough.

8. w3.esmadrid.com › puerta-del-solPuerta del Sol - w3.esmadrid.com

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   Puerta del Sol’s third and largest statue is found in the centre of the square and depicts King Charles III of Spain on horseback. During his reign, the monarch introduced so many progressive reforms and gave the city such a makeover that he earned the moniker Madrid’s best mayor. Last updated: 22/02/2023. Print.

9. www.spain.info › puerta-sol-madridPuerta del Sol, Madrid in Madrid | spain.info

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   The Puerta del Sol is one of Madrid's main hubs. The first buildings surrounding this area were begun in the 16th century, although the square assumed the importance it has today with the construction of the Casa de Correos post office building in 1768. The square was completely transformed in the 19th century, and between 1857 and 1862 it took ...