Puerta del Sol
A busy public square in the centre of Madrid, and the point from which Spain's roads are measured. A plaque marks kilometre zero, and crowds gather under its clock to eat grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve.
- Where
- Madrid, Spain
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 40.4169, -3.7036
Get the Puerta del Sol stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Puerta del Sol. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Madrid volume with your photos and a note.
Near Puerta del Sol
Gran Vía 0.3 km
A broad avenue through central Madrid, running from Calle de Alcalá to Plaza de España. Built in the early 20th century, it is lined with theatres, cinemas, shops and ornate buildings in a variety of styles.
Plaza Mayor 0.4 km
The main public square of old Madrid, a closed rectangle of arcaded buildings with a statue of Philip III in the centre. It dates from the early 17th century and has long hosted markets, festivals and bullfights.
Mercado de San Miguel 0.5 km
A covered iron and glass market near Plaza Mayor in Madrid, originally built in 1916. Private investors bought it in 2003, renovated it and reopened it in 2009. Today its stalls sell tapas, seafood and wine to be eaten standing at the counters.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum 0.7 km
An art museum in Madrid, near the Prado, based on the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza family. It covers about seven centuries of painting, from medieval works to the 20th century. The museum opened to the public in 1992.
Royal Palace of Madrid 0.9 km
The official residence of the Spanish royal family, used mainly for state ceremonies. Built in the 18th century on the site of an older fortress, it has around 3,000 rooms, and parts are open to visitors.
Plaza de Cibeles 0.9 km
A square in Madrid with a marble fountain of the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by lions. It is surrounded by grand buildings, among them the former main post office, now the city hall.
Almudena Cathedral 0.9 km
The cathedral of Madrid, standing across from the Royal Palace. Building began in 1883 but was only finished in 1993, and its neoclassical outside hides a more modern interior. It is named after the Virgin of Almudena, patron of the city.
Prado Museum 1.0 km
The main national art museum of Spain, opened in 1819 in a neoclassical building in Madrid. Its collection is especially rich in Velázquez, Goya and El Greco, along with great Italian and Flemish masters.
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Questions
Where is Puerta del Sol?
Puerta del Sol is in Madrid, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Gran Vía (0.3 km), Plaza Mayor (0.4 km), Mercado de San Miguel (0.5 km).
How do I get the Puerta del Sol stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Puerta del Sol and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Madrid volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Puerta del Sol before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Madrid volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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