Puerta del Sol or “Gate of the Sun” is in the center of Madrid. It contains the 0 mile marker from which all distances from Madrid are mentioned. It is also the Spanish equivalent of Times Square on New Year’s Eve where traditionally the Spanish gather and try and eat the twelve “grapes of luck” while the clock chimes 12 times. The Tío Pepe sign advertises a brand of Sherry.
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Wanderluster
Says:July 8th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
I like the vintage-y feel of this photo!
Becca @ R We There Yet Mom?
Says:July 8th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
What a gorgeous picture!
~Becca
Sonja
Says:July 8th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Budapest has one of those zero kilometer markers too. Cool.
Glen
Says:December 8th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
If you go to the New Years celebration (I recommend it), try to stay at the Hotel Europa on the Calle del Carmen, which radiates out deom the Puerta del Sol. Get a room with a balcony that overlooks the Puerta del Sol. It avoids the enormous crowds but you are still in the middle of the party.