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One of the first things that stands out when you enter Puerta del Sol, at least if you are looking up is Tio Pepe, a giant sign dominating one end of the square. Tio Pepe is a brand of sherry made from the palomino grape and this image, shines bright over
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El Oso y El Madroño is the Symbol of Madrid and Puerta del Sol. This 20 ton famous statue is of a bear climbing a fruit tree and eating strawberries from its branches. According to the legend of Madrid, there were a high number of bears throughout the for
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While walking throughout Puerta del Sol, you will surely walk over or cross the Kilometre Zero Stone Slab located in the middle of the square. This Kilometre Zero actually marks the official starting point of Spain’s six national roads and measures the di
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The large equestrian statue of King Carlos III is located in the middle of Puerta del Sol and was installed in the square in 1997. It faces the Casa de Correos. King Carlos was nicknamed “el rey alcalde” (the mayor king) due to the public works program he
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Puerta del Sol is a great starting point to using Madrid's underground Metro. Venture into the underground to explore other parts of Madrid or if you are trying to get to Puerta del Sol, then take lines 1, 2 or 3 and get off at the Sol Metro station as it
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This is Tio Pepe, a giant sign along one of the main Spanish highways. Tio Pepe is a brand of sherry made from the palomino grape. This logo stands over Puerta Del Sol square, looking across the plaza. It is so popular that you will even see it along road
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El Oso y El Madroño is the Symbol of Madrid and Puerta del Sol. This 20 ton famous statue is of a bear climbing a fruit tree and eating strawberries from its branches. According to the legend of Madrid, there were a high number of bears throughout the for
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Casa de Correos was Madrid’s main post office that was completed in 1768. It is a beautiful 18th century red brick building that is now the current headquarters of the Madrid regional government. On top of the building is Madrid’s famous clock tower, wher