Madrid Spain is a beautiful and historical city. Visitors can check into one of the luxury hotels Madrid Spain has in the city and then get out for some sightseeing. How about a stop at the Puerta del sol. This is a major social spot where many people meet to hop off and enjoy other sites of the town. This is a little shopping center with department stores and boutique shop to find treasures in. This is also the place to be for the new years celebration. The Puerta del Sol clock gets to show it’s stuff bringing in the new year. This wonderful old building was designed by Nepoleons’ brother, Jose Bonaparte. He also built Plaza Santa Ana and Plaza del Oriente. Plaza del Oriente is where the Royal Palace is located.
The Puerta del Sol created changes in interest for this part of the Spanish region. It took over the focus from Plaza Major, which did a lot of communicating with south Spain and redirected it to the North parts of Spain. From this location people can walk to many other sites of interest such as, Plaza Mayor or the Royal Palace. The Spanish Parliament is just up the road and Plaza Santa Ana as well. If you want to stop for a rest and a bit to eat head up Calle Carretas. This is the street with many popular shops and cafes.
Another point of interest near the Puerta del Sol is the Casa de Correos which was built by 1768. It was the home of the first post office and the place where the first stamp was created. Out side the building you will see that it is the starting point of 6 major national roads of Spain. They start the measurement from here. Now, it is the current headquarters of the Community of Madrid. So no matter all the sites, shopping, eating or just plain sitting one plans to do, the Puerta del Sol is a wonderful place to meet up with others and get your start.