About
La plaza central de Madrid y corazón simbólico de España desde donde se miden todas las distancias.
Puerta del Sol is one of the best-known squares in Madrid, sitting at the city's centre in Spain. It is widely regarded as the symbolic heart of the country, and it is the point from which all distances in Spain are measured, which gives the place a special weight for many visitors.
What to expect
- A central meeting point: The square is a natural place to start a walk through the city, with many streets radiating out from it.
- Symbolic significance: Its role as the reference point for national distances makes it a place many people visit simply to stand where Spain's measurements begin.
- Lively surroundings: As a busy central square, it is often full of people passing through, meeting, and pausing on their way between other parts of the city.
Planning a visit
Puerta del Sol works well as a short stop rather than a destination that needs a long visit. It pairs easily with a wider exploration of central Madrid, and those who enjoy walking will find the surrounding streets an easy way to take in more of the city's character. Because it is so central, it is convenient to reach on foot from many of Madrid's neighbourhoods.