This place know by "door" because in 12th century was a door of entry at city centre that a wall surrounded Madrid.
This door was oriented at east and when awoke the sun was shining very much.
Inside there are some interesting building that the old Post Office was building in 1,768.
Now is the office of President of Madrid.
This place has the kilometre 0 the Spain road system.
Is located in heart of Madrid, has many shops and near the sightseeing.
In front the Post Office has monument to King Charles that III, in the east the Madroño (strawberry), is a statue of tree and bear, representatif coat of arms of Madrid.
Above the Post office, are the clock that on Chistmas the bell rings to eating of the twelve grapes and the begininning of a new year.
The Puerta del Sol is one of the busiest and nice wquare in Madrid.
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