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Type | urban square |
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Location | Sol, Centro, Madrid, Spain |
Major junctions | Mayor, Arenal, Preciados, Carmen, Montera, Alcalá, San Jerónimo, Espoz y Mina, Carretas, Correo |
The Puerta del Sol (Spanish: [ˈpweɾta ðel ˈsol], English: "Gate of the Sun") is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre (Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year. The New Year's celebration has been broadcast live since 31 December 1962 on major radio and television networks including Atresmedia and RTVE.