Madrid, Spain

Puerta del Sol

One of the busiest squares in Madrid, considered the very center (Kilometre Zero) of Spain's road network. It is home to the famous statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, the city's official symbol.

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Puerta del Sol is in Madrid, Spain. Coordinates: 40.41695, -3.70353. Open in Google Maps

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