What is Puerta del Sol?

Q: What is Puerta del Sol?


A: Puerta del Sol is a famous square in Madrid, known as 'Spain's belly button'.

Q: Why did Puerta del Sol get its name?


A: Puerta del Sol got its name because it was the gate or entrance of the east side of the city, and the sun rises in the east.

Q: What is the significance of Puerta del Sol in Madrid?


A: Puerta del Sol is the center of 'kilometer 0' of Madrid, from where all roads are measured.

Q: When was Puerta del Sol rebuilt?


A: Puerta del Sol was rebuilt in 1854.

Q: What is the statue in the middle of the Puerta del Sol square?


A: The statue in the middle of the Puerta del Sol square is of King Carlos III.

Q: What is the red brick building in Puerta del Sol?


A: The red brick building in Puerta del Sol is the former post office.

Q: What is the famous statue that can be found in Puerta del Sol?


A: The famous statue that can be found in Puerta del Sol is the Oso y el Madroño (bear eating madroños) statue.

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