- heart of madrid
- street performers
- historic sites
- madrono
- monuments
- (15 more)
- Popular
- Recent
- Mariah EmersonMay 30, 2016At night everything is lit and the water is beautiful. On any given night, people will ask you to go to their club or bar. Great place to go when you have no idea what to do. Promotors are ready!Upvoted Feb 25
- Tarana InamdarJuly 20, 2014The main square of Madrid where the historic bear reaching for the strawberry tree statue is. A number of small lanes lead from this square and each one is great to walk down and discover pubs.Upvoted 1 week ago
- Real Madrid C.F.May 17, 2012This plaza is the heart of Madrid and one of the busiest places in the city - a hub for the local transit system, a favorite meeting spot for locals, street performers, and all the tourists.Upvoted 4 weeks ago
- Richard RevillaJanuary 13, 2015The center of Spain. This is where you can find great tapa bars, hotels and a huge crowd. Metro stop. Look for the bear and the tree symbol of Madrid.
- Afaf AbdullOctober 6, 2017Went for a coffee, but ended up with so much fun and many choices for gifts. The place is very lively and there are other worthwhile places around it that you can reach on foot.
- Jordan TaylorAugust 21, 2016Beautiful and iconic plaza with talented street performers. The streets lined with shops and cafes in the surrounding area are lovely to walk through.
- Ahmadreza GhaniNovember 13, 2016Probably the most lively and happy place in Madrid. With a lot of people to entertain U, asking for a few cents at the end. Some if them are really funny and creative. Never ever miss here at weekends
- Banu DnzrNovember 1, 2016The most famous part of town, a crowded meetingpoint, very close to Plaza Major. See the statue of the bear and the Madrono tree at the corner which is the symbol of the city
- Luxos MagazineFebruary 14, 2012Here you will find several important sights that Madrid has to offer. First and foremost you will see the symbold of the city of Madrid, the statue of the bear and the Madroño Tree... Read more
- Kevin van DunApril 13, 2013Probably the most touristic and busiest place in Madrid. Lots of street artists and people walking around. Be sure to watch your bags and keep your pockets closed!
- between 7am and 10am, the pedestrian side streets can be filled with delivery trucks, tourists at nearby hotels seeming brekky and checking out. It makes navigating the area interesting.
- Monica VargasJanuary 17, 2016Beautiful and lively during x-mas! The best plaza! It welcomed us to the beautiful Madrid city center. Crowded but great!
- Farida KamalSeptember 20, 2014One of my fav places so far. Full of shops, cute little bars, restaurants, tapas..etc. you'll never be disappointed. You'll always find whatever you need. Go try churros!
- Yusuf BuğbulMarch 17, 2014It's the heart of Madrid, the meeting point for everyone (including myself ;) It's the Taksim square - like place in Madrid. It's the place where I gave a first warm hug to her , sigh ...
- muttibeyMarch 2It is one of the best locations in Madrid. Along with the Plaza Mayor, this is also a meeting hub for everyone.
- Can never get enough of this place! Excellent spot to chill, grab a bite or just watch the world go by. Early mornings on weekends are the best!
- Roger SchonfeldAugust 26, 2014The streets radiating out from this plaza contain many interesting shops and cafes. Worth exploring more than the plaza itself.
- Serg BaidaJanuary 13, 2020This square brings me a double impression - this is a beautiful ensemble of architecture, presenter of those times. Awfully crowded place, you can't take a step without bump into someone.
- SarahJuly 31, 2015So lively at night. Good place to chill after gorging on tapas. You might be able to catch some street performers dancing to Queen Bey.
- Otel.comDecember 1, 2011No trip to Madrid will be complete without visiting the Puerta del Sol, a square at the center of the city where you'll find the El Oso y El Madroño, one of the city's most notable structures.
- Madrid is my hometown and Puerta del Sol the truly heart of this vibrant city, entirely enclosed by historical buildings. Main meeting point
- MiSST·Made in Spain Shopping TourJune 8, 2012The very heart of Madrid lies here. Near the town hall, look on the floor and you will find a monument that displays that you are in "Kilometre Zero". The very centre of Spain! Read more
- The main places in Madrid with a lot of lotteries, shopping opportunities. It's also the place to be during New Year's Eve in Spain!
- MJ LeeMarch 30, 2015Buy bus tour tickets here at the newspaper booth. You don't need to get in a long line at other popular booths. And you get to ask many questions.
- Jason H.January 1, 2019Bustling, wonderful plaza full of energy, shops, and many places to eat. Bring a camera and watch the throngs of people.
- HectorDecember 23, 2015Look for Kilometer 0 - where all the roads originate from the center of Madrid. Crowded during holidays, all day and night.
- Francis SammutJune 23, 2018Heart and soul of were everything begins. Meeting point, protesters (close to daily so far) amazing views at night. Lively!
- Ozge AltinayNovember 29, 2014Puerta del Sol is the heart of Madrid city as Taksim square in Istanbul.Its quite crowded and enjoyable,full of people 24 hours a day...
- Jono HaysomApril 3, 2015Great place to meet your friends. Keep clear of the human statues and Mickey Mouse suits
- Ilona AngJune 23, 2015THE square in Madrid. Good place to start your shopping spree. See that big group of people? They are gathered around the bear statue.
- MJ.September 1, 2014Come here at night for tons of entertainment. Mariachi, singers, musicians, skaters. Pick up some souvenirs from local vendors
- Dinos RadisMarch 13, 2016A place where Madrilens meet... Here is the symbol of the city, and the famous Kilometro cero!
- Irina TimokhinaMay 11, 2014The pulsing vein of the city! Crowdy, noisy and full of young people till late night! Gives a great feeling, really.
- STA Travel U.S.June 20, 2011TRAVEL FACT: The Puerta del Sol is considered the "heart" of the city and is one of the busiest places in Madrid.
- Manu BalsollierJanuary 4, 2016A lot of people, a hug Apple Store and nothing else.. But atmosphere incredible..)))😳
- Jun TamoroSeptember 27, 2011See the center of Spain here. Don't go to the Vodafone store here, the line is freaking long. Plenty to do here. Sight seeing, museums, shopping, drinks, food and beautiful people.
- Valentina CiolinoNovember 16, 2015Mind your wallet! Very busy square, mostlt tourists and performers. Lovely at Christmas
- always exercise extreme caution here as pickpockets operate in the area. :(
- Zoe MitchellJune 9, 2014A very busy square. Lots of street performers and freaky people dressed up as cartoon characters
- Lisa RSeptember 5, 2015So many shops, so many places! Great meet up stop and right in the middle of the city.
- Arthur CarlDecember 7, 2011SEPARATED DESTINATION! behold, you're on the "very heart of Madrid" scatter your hearty regrets to the four winds of heaven.