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Puerta del Sol, Madrid

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Landmark Tourist Spot
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 SPAINDOCTOR
    This is the cero km point The star point of the Spain highways From there you can go shopping in Preciados Or to eat  more »
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    we stay here when we visit madrid. basically, this place has a lot of tourist attraction, cafes, restaurants, water fountain, parks, and stores .  more »
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