Puerta del Sol

Four fun facts about the Puerta del Sol.
First, this is the 0 km mark for the 5 main national highways.
Second, it is in the center of Spain and the center of Madrid.
Third, on New Year's Eve, the tradition is to eat a grape with every chime of the bell that is in this square.
Lastly, there is a statue of a bear (the city's symbol) eating from a strawberry tree - a symbol that dates back to the 13th century.Läs mer