El Oso y el Madroño: The Heart of Madrid

Getting There

• Metro

  If you are near any metro station in Madrid, take Line 2 (the red line) towards Cuatro Caminos. Get off at the 'Sol' station, which is the closest metro station to El Oso y el Madroño. Upon exiting the station, follow the signs to Puerta del Sol. Once you are in Puerta del Sol, look for the statue of El Oso y el Madroño at the east end of the square.

• Bus

  You can take several bus lines that stop at Puerta del Sol, which is the area where El Oso y el Madroño is located. Lines 3, 5, 15, 20, 50, 51, and 53 all have stops at Puerta del Sol. Once you get off the bus, walk towards the center of the square to find the statue.

• Walking

  If you are staying in the Centro district, you can easily walk to El Oso y el Madroño. Head towards the Puerta del Sol square, which is well marked on maps. Look for the large square with the iconic buildings and restaurants. The statue is located at the eastern part of the square, close to the entrance of the Calle Mayor.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can hail a taxi or use a rideshare app like Cabify or Uber. Simply enter 'Puerta del Sol' as your destination. The driver will drop you off right near the square, and El Oso y el Madroño is a short walk from the drop-off point.