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Things to Do Near Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain

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  • It's impossible to get more central than the Puerta del Sol. The surrounding area is full of shops and historical sights, and makes a great starting point for touring the city. Like the center of a wheel or a sun, the Puerta del Sol is considered the heart of downtown Madrid as well as the place from which all distances in Spain are measured.

    A two minute walk away, our top pick for things to do near the Puerta del Sol is the Plaza Mayor. The large historic square has beautiful architecture and often holds public events. Otherwise, buskers and artists are a common sight there. The square is also ringed by shops and restaurants, including outdoor tables for year round al fresco dining.

    Our second pick is the cultural and gastronomic treat that is San Miguel market, which is similar to Borough Market in London or the Ferry Building in San Francisco. There you can get a taste of Spain and feast on Spanish tapas, wine, cheese, and specialties at the different food stalls.

    The lavish church of the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales made it as our third pick. As the place where long ago Spanish royals and nobles sent their unmarried daughters, here you can see how past royal patronage really paid off in the richness of materials and artworks.

    Our fourth pick is the Plaza de Chueca. This square is the focal point for the trendy Chueca neighborhood and all its hip shops, restaurants, and bars.

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