Madrid · Spain
New Year at Puerta del Sol
A city-square New Year theme in the heart of Madrid. Give the celebration a place within a longer visit, leaving time for streets, food and independent exploring beyond Puerta del Sol.
Destination background
The Puerta del Sol is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre 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.
Adapted background from Wikipedia contributors, Puerta del Sol, CC BY-SA 4.0. This reference describes the place or tradition, rather than a current event programme.
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Make it your own journey
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