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Puerta del Sol

Puerta del Sol

The Gate of the Sun used to actually be the eastern gate to enter into the city, but it can be hard to imagine that today with all the people rushing around. The main building houses the headquarters of the Community of Madrid’s regional government. The clock tower is famous for New Years Eve, when all the Madrileños watch it as they count down to the new year by eating one grape for each of the bell's twelve chimes at midnight! Here you can also touch the official starting point of Spain’s six National Roads-a plaque in the ground outside the Casa de Correos. Don’t forget to look for a sculpture of a bear and a strawberry tree though: they are the official symbol of the city!