The Puerta del Sol, or "Door of the Sun" is located in the very heart and center of Madrid, the name, "Puerta del Sol", comes from the original eastern city gate entrance erected in the 15th century. Sol, as it is regarded by the locals, is just one minute's walk from The Plaza Mayor and just a few minutes 'walk from Gran Via. Sol is a terrific place to be, with lots of events, there seems to be Tags: puerta del Sol, center of Madrid, Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Sol, La Mallorquina, Calle Mayor, Casa de Correos, El Oso Y El Madroño, symbol of Madrid, Antonio Navarro Santa Fe, King Charles III, Madroño Read More