Top attractions Address: Plaza Puerta del Sol, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Where: Right in the center of Madrid.
How to get there: Metro: Sol, Lines 1, 2 and 3. / Bus: Lines 2, 3, 5, 15, 20, 50, 51, 53, 150, N16, N26, M1. / Commuter rail: C3 and C4.
Points of interest: El Oso y el Madroño (Statue of the Bear and Strawberry Tree): It represents the coat of arms of Madrid. Although the statue dates from the 1960s, its symbolism goes back to the 13th century. Bears, once abundant in Madrid, were driven to extinction in the 18th century due to hunting.
Real Casa de Correos (House of the Post Office): Today, it serves as the seat of the government of the Madrid region. It is also home to Spain's most famous clock, which marks the start of the New Year by chiming the bells, prompting the tradition of eating the twelve lucky grapes—a cherished way for Spaniards to welcome the New Year.
Kilometre Zero: It marks the point from which the main highways of Spain and distances in Madrid are measured. It is located on the pavement in front of the Real Casa de Correos.
