Puerta del Sol, Madrid

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  The bear, symbol of Madrid
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      The bear, symbol of Madrid
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      The middle of Spain
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    Puerta Del Sol

    by Propermark Written Aug 24, 2007 277 reviews

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    Favorite thing: Puerta del Sol and its surroundings in a hot summer day under the burning sunlight.. no shades :(((

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    Everyone's Favorite "Uncle" - "Tio" Pepe

    by virtualpatrick Updated Feb 25, 2004 484 reviews

    Favorite thing: The Tio Pepe sherry sign is an easy reference point for people to find. Underneath the sign is a portion of Hotel Paris, one the the oldest hotels in Madrid.

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    Sol: Madrid's version of NYC Times Sq on New Year

    by virtualpatrick Written Feb 25, 2004 484 reviews

    Favorite thing: One of the New Year's Eve custom is for people to gather around Sol. As the clock strikes midnight, it's customary to eat a grape as the seconds countdown.

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    Sol - The Logical Center of Madrid

    by virtualpatrick Written Feb 25, 2004 484 reviews

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    Favorite thing: Puerta del Sol is the center of Madrid where distances are measured from.

    In this picture of Sol along Calle del Carmen, is the symbol of Madrid - a bear reaching up on a strawberry tree.

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