El Oso y el Madrono (Bear of Madrid)
If you’re on a mission to tick off some of Madrid’s most renowned landmarks, you simply must pay a visit to El Oso y el Madrono.
This famous statue depicts exactly what its English name suggests – a bear and a strawberry tree. The sweet-toothed creature is located in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol district and was created by sculptor Antonio Navarro Santafé as part of a commission from the Spanish government. The bear is one of the city’s most well-known symbols, dating back to the 1200s. Stop by the statue and grab a selfie for your holiday album on your next visit.
