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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 is the starting point for all radial roads in Spain and the site of the famous clock that rings in the New Year.
Puerta del Sol is a historic and lively plaza in Madrid, where you can find the Kilometre Zero, the clock that marks the new year, and the statue of the bear and the strawberry tree. Learn about its history, attractions, and how to get there by public transport.
- 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.
Puerta del Sol is a famous square in Madrid where many historical and busy streets meet. It is the starting point for all major radial roads in Spain and the site of the famous clock that rings on New Year's Eve.
Learn about the history and attractions of the Plaza de la Puerta del Sol, the official centre point of Spain and a bustling crossroads in Madrid. See the Casa de Correos, the clock, the Kilometre Zero, the Tío Pepe sign and more.
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.
