A first hand look at a day in the life of one of Madrid’s most popular and visited spaces from the perspective of the plaza itself.
By Jason Huynh
Puerta Del Sol is one of Madrid’s most visited and well known plazas in the city of Madrid. Translated as “The Gate of the Sun,” the plaza serves as not only the center for the city, but Spain as well. Originally founded as a city gate and used as meeting place, the use of the plaza today does not differ from it’s original purpose. With landmarks such as: “The Bear and the Strawberry Tree,” The statue of King Carlos III, or Kilometro Cero, the center is an easy go to place for small or large groups.
