Puerta del Sol 
Landmarks
This plaza is the heart of Madrid and one of the busiest places in the city - a hub for the local transit system, a favorite meeting spot for locals, a visible area for festivals or political demonstrations, and a opportune location for tour guides, street performers, pickpockets and anyone else looking to take advantage of all the tourists on hand. In the center of the plaza sits the Statue of King Charles III on horseback, facing the Royal Post Office (Real Casa de Correos), the red-and-white building adorned with a clock tower on the plaza's south side. Originally the building served as Madrid's first post office, then the police headquarters under Franco before being transformed into it's current use as the office of the President of Madrid, the head of the regional government. The clock tower is noteworthy for being the center focus of New Year's celebrations every year, which are broadcast across Spain and mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes (one for each ring of the bell) and the beginning of a new year. In front of the building is Kilometer Zero (Kilómetro Cero), a plaque showing the point where the measuring of national highway system begins. On the east side of the plaza is the famous Bear and the Madroño Tree Statue, a bear climbing a madroño tree, which is the symbol of Madrid, and on the west side of the plaza is the Mariblanca statue, a white marble goddess of at least the XVII century. Nearby the giant neon Tío Pepe sign sits above the plaza and is a famous fixture of this area.
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Puerta del Sol and Nearby Attractions on Map
Nearby Attractions km / mile
Museo del Prado(1 km)
The Prado Museum showcases one of the finest art collections in the world, and the best collection of classical art in Madrid.
Templo de Debod(1.5 km)
An Egyptian temple, located in one of Madrid's most beautiful parks.
Reina Sofía National Museum and Art Center(1.2 km)
Houses Madrid's best collection of modern art.
Plaza de Cibeles(0.9 km)
A massive roundabout at the intersection of Calle de Alcala and Paseo del Prado, this plaza houses one of Madrid's emblems, the Fountain of Cibeles, which portrays the Roman goddess of fertility sitting upon a chariot pulled by two lions.
Palacio Real(0.9 km)
The Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is an enormous palace, one of the biggest in Europe, with scorching plains of concrete around it.
Buen Retiro Park(1.6 km)
The Buen Retiro Park has some of Madrid’s best gardens and is a favourite retreat of locals.
Museo de Lazaro Galdiano(2.6 km)
This museum houses the stunning collection of Spanish entrepreneur José Lázaro Galdiano (1862-1947) and is considered to be one of the best private collections in Spain.
Catedral de la Almudena(0.9 km)
This massive cathedral faces the Palacio Real.
18 Puerta del Sol Tickets and Tours in Madrid
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Madrid City Sightseeing and Royal Palace TourMadrid City Sightseeing and Royal Palace Tour
(231 reviews) 4 hours
$53
...d grand squares such as Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Admire the Baroque grandeur of ...
...d grand squares such as Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Admire the Baroque gr...
...d grand squares such as Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Admire the Baroque grandeur of ...
...d grand squares such as Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Admire the Baroque gr...
Madrid Bike TourMadrid Bike Tour
(204 reviews) 3 hours
$30
...lace and Retiro Park to Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Touring Madrid by bicycle is a ...
...lace and Retiro Park to Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Touring Madrid by bic...
...lace and Retiro Park to Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Touring Madrid by bicycle is a ...
...lace and Retiro Park to Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Touring Madrid by bic...
Madrid Super Saver: Toledo Half-Day Trip and Panoramic Madrid Sightseeing TourMadrid Super Saver: Toledo Half-Day Trip and Panoramic Madrid Sightsee...
(47 reviews) 7 hours 30 minutes
$91
...tellana to the famous Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol and Puerta de Alcala.Then head t...
...tellana to the famous Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol and Puerta de Alcala.T...
...tellana to the famous Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol and Puerta de Alcala.Then head t...
...tellana to the famous Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol and Puerta de Alcala.T...
Madrid: 3-Hour Free Walking TourMadrid: 3-Hour Free Walking Tour
(40 reviews) 3 hour
$0
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...ajor attractions of Madrid, such as the Puerta del Sol, the breath-taking Royal Palace,...
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...ajor attractions of Madrid, such as the Puerta del Sol, the breath-taking Roy...
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...ajor attractions of Madrid, such as the Puerta del Sol, the breath-taking Royal Palace,...
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...ajor attractions of Madrid, such as the Puerta del Sol, the breath-taking Roy...
Madrid 3-Hour Bike Tour in EnglishMadrid 3-Hour Bike Tour in English
(31 reviews) 3 hour
$30
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...ur of the historic city center from the Puerta del Sol area and discover the city cente...
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...ur of the historic city center from the Puerta del Sol area and discover the ...
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...ur of the historic city center from the Puerta del Sol area and discover the city cente...
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...ur of the historic city center from the Puerta del Sol area and discover the ...
Madrid Downtown Segway TourMadrid Downtown Segway Tour
(30 reviews) 90 minute
$36
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...nish Royal Family as bullring, near by, Puerta del Sol, the real city center with the p...
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...nish Royal Family as bullring, near by, Puerta del Sol, the real city center ...
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...nish Royal Family as bullring, near by, Puerta del Sol, the real city center with the p...
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...nish Royal Family as bullring, near by, Puerta del Sol, the real city center ...
Madrid Super Saver: Toledo Half-Day Trip and Panoramic Madrid Sightseeing TourMadrid Super Saver: Toledo Half-Day Trip and Panoramic Madrid Sightsee...
(20 reviews) 7 hours 30 minutes
$78
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...ana to the famous Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol and Puerta de Alcala.Morning Tou...
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...ana to the famous Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol and Puerta de Alcala.M...
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...ana to the famous Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol and Puerta de Alcala.Morning Tou...
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...ana to the famous Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol and Puerta de Alcala.M...
Madrid City Tour and Santiago Bernabeu StadiumMadrid City Tour and Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
(18 reviews) 4 hours 30 minutes
$51
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... de la Encarnacion, Puerta de la Opera, Puerta del Sol and other well-known sights and ...
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... de la Encarnacion, Puerta de la Opera, Puerta del Sol and other well-known s...
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... de la Encarnacion, Puerta de la Opera, Puerta del Sol and other well-known sights and ...
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... de la Encarnacion, Puerta de la Opera, Puerta del Sol and other well-known s...
Madrid in a Nutshell: Royal Palace, Plaza de España and more!Madrid in a Nutshell: Royal Palace, Plaza de España and more!
(8 reviews) Approx. 3 hours and 30 minutes
$23
...ity in just one day! This tour features Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Castilla and Santiago ...
...ity in just one day! This tour features Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Castilla and...
...ity in just one day! This tour features Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Castilla and Santiago ...
...ity in just one day! This tour features Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Castilla and...
Madrid: 1-Day Tour with El Escorial VisitMadrid: 1-Day Tour with El Escorial Visit
(8 reviews) 8 hour
$59
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...aza Mayor is only a few meters from the Puerta del Sol square and close to the High Str...
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...aza Mayor is only a few meters from the Puerta del Sol square and close to th...
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...aza Mayor is only a few meters from the Puerta del Sol square and close to the High Str...
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...aza Mayor is only a few meters from the Puerta del Sol square and close to th...
Madrid Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Bernabeu StadiumMadrid Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Bernabeu Stadium
(4 reviews) 3 hour
$64
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...ur sightseeing tour of the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Alcala Gate, Retiro Park and mo...
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...ur sightseeing tour of the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Alcala Gate, Retiro P...
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...ur sightseeing tour of the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Alcala Gate, Retiro Park and mo...
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...ur sightseeing tour of the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Alcala Gate, Retiro P...
Madrid Historical Walking Tour with Food Tasting and DinnerMadrid Historical Walking Tour with Food Tasting and Dinner
(2 reviews) 4 hours
$85
...h as Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and Puerta del Sol. Along the way, stop at some of ...
...h as Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and Puerta del Sol. Along the way, stop a...
...h as Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and Puerta del Sol. Along the way, stop at some of ...
...h as Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and Puerta del Sol. Along the way, stop a...
Panoramic Madrid and Bernabeu Stadium TourPanoramic Madrid and Bernabeu Stadium Tour
(2 reviews) 2.5 hour
$59
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...anoramic bus tour and see the Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá, the bull rin...
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...anoramic bus tour and see the Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá, th...
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...anoramic bus tour and see the Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá, the bull rin...
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...anoramic bus tour and see the Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá, th...
Madrid Morning Sightseeing Tour & Prado MuseumMadrid Morning Sightseeing Tour & Prado Museum
(2 reviews) 4 hours
$30
... past Plaza de España, Oriente, Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía and Castellana Enjoy ...
... past Plaza de España, Oriente, Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía and Castell...
... past Plaza de España, Oriente, Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía and Castellana Enjoy ...
... past Plaza de España, Oriente, Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía and Castell...
Madrid Sightseeing Tour by CoachMadrid Sightseeing Tour by Coach
(1 reviews) 2.5 hour
$34
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...en locations including the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Alcala Gate, elegant Retiro Par...
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...en locations including the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Alcala Gate, elegant ...
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...en locations including the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Alcala Gate, elegant Retiro Par...
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...en locations including the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Alcala Gate, elegant ...
Small Group Madrid City TourSmall Group Madrid City Tour
5 hours
$42
...alking tour from Madrid Royal Palace to Puerta del Sol including famous Plaza Mayor.
...alking tour from Madrid Royal Palace to Puerta del Sol including famous Plaza...
...alking tour from Madrid Royal Palace to Puerta del Sol including famous Plaza Mayor.
...alking tour from Madrid Royal Palace to Puerta del Sol including famous Plaza...
Madrid Guided Panoramic Tour with Wax MuseumMadrid Guided Panoramic Tour with Wax Museum
Flexible
$53
...aña, University, Moncloa, Calle Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá, the bullring...
...aña, University, Moncloa, Calle Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá, th...
...aña, University, Moncloa, Calle Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá, the bullring...
...aña, University, Moncloa, Calle Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá, th...
1-Day Madrid City Tour and Santiago Bernabeu Tour1-Day Madrid City Tour and Santiago Bernabeu Tour
2 Hours 30 Minutes
$49
...drid through Calle Mayor and the iconic Puerta Del Sol. This remembrance of Madrid will...
...drid through Calle Mayor and the iconic Puerta Del Sol. This remembrance of M...
...drid through Calle Mayor and the iconic Puerta Del Sol. This remembrance of Madrid will...
...drid through Calle Mayor and the iconic Puerta Del Sol. This remembrance of M...