Puerta del Sol: visitor guide
20 Must-See Places in MadridSol · Square · City symbols
Sol makes a useful starting point for central walks. Find the kilometre-zero marker and bear statue, then continue along Calle Mayor or Alcalá. As this is a busy crossing point, save a longer rest for a quieter square.
Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Outdoor space; park gates, events and weather may affect access.
Free outdoor space
No booking for the square or street walk; businesses and special spaces are separate.
Suggested: cooler morning hours
Suggested: 20–40 minutes
What to do here
- Find the Casa de Correos clock, kilometre marker and Oso y Madroño statue.
Getting there
- Exit Sol metro or suburban rail station into the square.
Photo: Matt Joseph · CC BY-SA 4.0
