The Temple of Debod is an Ancient Egyptian temple that was originally built in the 2nd Century BC at the village of Devod, it was later dismantled and rebuilt in Madrid, The Egyptian state donated the temple of Debod to Spain In 1968, as a sign of gratitude for helping to save the Abu Simbel Temple.
The Temple was rebuilt in the Parque del Oeste, which is situated near the Royal Palace of Madrid and open to the public in 1972, however, the reassembled gateways have been placed in a different order compared to the original one. The Ancient Egyptian architecture is one of the very outsides of Eqypt and the only one of its kind in Spain, Making it one of Spains most treasured Architecture. Only three other temples are situated outside of Egypt, the temple of Taffa in Leiden, located in the Netherlands; the Temple of Dendur in New York, the United States of America and the rock-cut temple of el-Lessiya located in Turin, Italy.
The Temple of Debod is a religious centre dedicated to the goddess Isis. The Temple consists of several chapels, a terrace, a hall and a Museum. Its known as one of the best places to come and take photographs at sunset, with beautiful lighting and stunning views.
![Temple of Debod 12 The Debod temple](https://isolatedtraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/temple-of-debod-3.jpg)
Telephone: +34 913 66 74 15 | Official Website |
How to get to Temple of Debod
Near By Subway transportation: Line 3 – Plaza de España or Ventura Rodríguez stations and Line 10 – Plaza de España station.
Near By Bus services: 74.
Opening Hours
Monday | Closed | |
Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Thursday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Friday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Saturday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM | |
Sunday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
Closed: Every Monday. Jan 1, Jan 6, May 1 and Dec 25.
Admission
Free Entry
Information
- Built 200 BC.
- Rebuilt 1970-1972.
- Architectural style: Ancient Egyptian.
- The Egyptian state donated the temple of Debod to Spain in 1968.
- Province: Community of Madrid
More Photography’s
![Temple of Debod 13 The Debod temple](https://isolatedtraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/temple-of-debod-1.jpg)
![Temple of Debod 14 Temple of Debod](https://isolatedtraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/temple-of-debod-2.jpg)
Location
Address: Calle Ferraz, 1, 28008 Madrid, Spain | Coordinates: 40°25′26.59″N 3°43′04″W
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