El Oso y el Madroño
El Oso y el Madroño
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Neighborhood: Sol
How to get there
- Vodafone Sol • 4 min walk
- Sevilla • 4 min walk
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Jack
Old Bethpage, NY3,390 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The Bear and the Strawberry Tree. It is a symbol of Madrid, right in the heart of the Puerta del Sol. The statue is very popular as many people want to take their photo next to it. I recommend sneaking a picture of it right as the person finishes taking their photo before the next person in line takes their photo, since the line is very long.
Written June 27, 2024
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Phi Somchai
Bangkok, Thailand3,739 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
This is a black statue located on Puetra Del Sol. It is a bear trying to reach up the strawberry tree. It is the icon of Madrid and many people are taking pictures and touching the bear for good luck.
Written February 16, 2020
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Malgorzata
12,085 contributions
Aug 2020
The symbol of Madrid in the Puerta del Sol. The statue, 4 meters high and about 20 tons. It is the work of the Spanish sculptor Antonio Navarro Santafe and was unveiled on January 10, 1967. The bear is leaning against a strawberry tree. The statue has become a tourist attraction in Puerta del Sol. While in Madrid, you must see the symbol of the Spanish capital and take a photo next to the friendly bear.
Written July 21, 2021
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Jydeoo
Lagos, Nigeria2,311 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Easy to find, easy to miss on a busy day. This sculpture is at one long end of Puerta de Sol. I have been to Sol many times, but depending on the crowds of tourists and locals present, and other entertaining distractions, it hasn't been every time I look up at this Oso. If you are visit Sol only once, or your first time, try not to miss it.
Written October 9, 2022
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland31,149 contributions
Dec 2022
This emblematic statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree is a sculpture by Antonio Navarro Santafe. It represents the heraldic arms of the town.
The sculpture was revealed in 1967 on the eastern side of Puerta del Sol.
The statue is made of stone and bronze. It weighs approximately 20 tons and is 4 m tall.
It is one of the most popular selfie spots in Madrid.
The sculpture was revealed in 1967 on the eastern side of Puerta del Sol.
The statue is made of stone and bronze. It weighs approximately 20 tons and is 4 m tall.
It is one of the most popular selfie spots in Madrid.
Written January 2, 2023
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia29,056 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Located at one end of the Plaza del Sol is the monument of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, which on checking is the image of the Madrid Coat of Arms and dates back to the 13th century. The statue erected in 1967 get many people having their photo taken and also attracts some who ask for handouts for a herb sprig. You will find it outside the Vodafone shop
Written May 20, 2023
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THE TRAVELLER
Malaga, Spain13,322 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Iconic statue in puerta del sol, Madrid. Bronze star on a raised granite plinths. Everyone seems to want their photo taken with it and sometimes there can be queues! People also sroke its hind leg paw and so it is now rather shiny !
Written January 16, 2023
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jeff1955malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia6,086 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
The El Oso yel Madrid is located near the Vodophone shop at Plaza del Sol. Its a monument of a Bear and Strawberry Tree. It is the image of the Coat of Arms of madrid. It was erected in 1967.
Written July 6, 2023
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j l
New York City, NY2,140 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
It's a bear with a tree or is it a broccoli. It's near Sol metro station, so it's very easy to get to. There are just so many tourists trying to take picture here. Other than that it's just a statue.
Written January 23, 2017
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia12,211 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
The Puerta del Sol or (Gate of the Sun), is one of the most vibrant and busiest places in all of Madrid.
It is also the location of the 20 tone statue of the bear eating fruit from a tree, a strawberry tree. Officially known as “El Oso y El Madroño.”
Strawberry TREE, you say? Well our local guide, gave us the answer and we even checked online!
According to local legend, the original name of the city translated to, the land of bears in Latin since many bears were found within the local forests.
Together, with Arbutus or (Madroño" in Spanish), which are small trees that have red bark and also red edible berries. Hence the symbol- The bear and the Strawberry Tree.
It is also the location of the 20 tone statue of the bear eating fruit from a tree, a strawberry tree. Officially known as “El Oso y El Madroño.”
Strawberry TREE, you say? Well our local guide, gave us the answer and we even checked online!
According to local legend, the original name of the city translated to, the land of bears in Latin since many bears were found within the local forests.
Together, with Arbutus or (Madroño" in Spanish), which are small trees that have red bark and also red edible berries. Hence the symbol- The bear and the Strawberry Tree.
Written November 27, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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