The Temple of Debod

The Temple of Debod, in Madrid

The Temple of Debod is an authentic ancient Egyptian temple, reassembled in the heart of Madrid. The Madrid audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this singular monument, a millennia-old vestige given to Spain and installed in a panoramic park.

A millennia-old Egyptian temple in Madrid

The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple, more than two thousand years old, which originally stood by the Nile, in Egypt. Threatened with submersion by the construction of a great dam, it was dismantled stone by stone and given to Spain, which reassembled it in Madrid in the twentieth century. Installed in a park, surrounded by pools reflecting its silhouette, it is a unique monument in Europe. The place also offers one of the finest panoramas of the capital, prized at sunset.

What to see

You admire the authentic ancient Egyptian temple, more than two thousand years old, reassembled in Madrid and surrounded by pools, as well as a superb panorama over the city. The Temple of Debod is a unique monument in Europe. It is a must-see stop, particularly beautiful at sunset.

Practical information

The Temple of Debod lies in a park, in the heart of Madrid, reachable on foot. The park and the belvedere are freely accessible public spaces; the visit of the interior of the temple follows its own hours, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements and to enjoy the panorama at sunset.

Why is there an Egyptian temple in Madrid?

The Temple of Debod, threatened by the construction of a great dam in Egypt, was dismantled and given to Spain, which reassembled it in Madrid in the twentieth century.

Where is the Temple of Debod?

In a park, in the heart of Madrid, in Spain.