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Puerta del Sol, Madrid

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Every visitor to Madrid passes through Puerta del Sol at some point during a stay. While the plaza’s center teems with people from all over the world, its outer edges are filled with souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes, and currency exchanges. Home to a famous clock that marks the beginning of each new year, the plaza also contains memorials and statues that reflect the city's history. With a major metro stop and a central location, it’s a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Plan to visit Puerta del Sol during your Madrid vacation using our convenient Madrid trip itinerary tool.

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By Mark D

The Puerta de Sol is literally the centre of Madrid, which is believed to be the centre of Espana! Its currently under reservations, however, you can still get a feel for the magnificence the...

The Puerta de Sol is literally the centre of Madrid, which is believed to be the centre of Espana! Its currently under reservations, however, you can still get a feel for the magnificence the... more »
By Scotty102

Being renovated, so is pretty much a building site just now, which was a pity. Most of it cordoned off, but there is still one or two photo opps.

Being renovated, so is pretty much a building site just now, which was a pity. Most of it cordoned off, but there is still one or two photo opps. more »

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