Pass through Puerta del Sol, the busy square at the centre of Madrid. Take in the statues and historic buildings and spot the clock famous for ringing in the New Year.
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Puerta del Sol is the busy modern centre of Madrid, a large square surrounded by well-known buildings and dotted with statues. Its best-known feature is the clock whose chimes mark the New Year for Spain.
The square is open at all hours and free, and because it is a major crossroads it is full of people throughout the day. A typical visit is short, around fifteen minutes, often as a stop between the surrounding streets and nearby historic sights such as Plaza Mayor.
Puerta del Sol is the busy modern centre of Madrid, a large square surrounded by well-known buildings and dotted with statues. Its best-known feature is the clock whose chimes mark the New Year for Spain.
The square is open at all hours and free, and because it is a major crossroads it is full of people throughout the day. A typical visit is short, around fifteen minutes, often as a stop between the surrounding streets and nearby historic sights such as Plaza Mayor.
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