Debod Temple


Madrid It is a city full of corners to discover. One of them is the Temple of Debod, an Egyptian temple that was moved to this Spanish city in 1968 as a gift from the Egyptian Government. This construction that belongs to the Second Millennium BC, is open to all the public in its current location: the Gardens of the Temple of Debod, on Ferraz street. The chapel that was initially built for the veneration of the gods Amun and Isis, is decorated with various reliefs. It consists of several rooms located around a central and original nucleus.

From the esplanade of this Park, you can also enjoy unique views of the Casa de Campo, as well as the Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace. It is an ideal place now that this spring time comes to sit down to rest in the shade on a sunny day, read a book or just spend an afternoon with friends.

The schedule to enter it is different according to the season of the year. Thus, in the winter months and from Tuesday to Thursday it remains open from 9:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and from 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., while from Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the summer season (from April to September), the temple is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and holidays are closed.

To get there, the stops meter The closest are those of Plaza de España and Ventura Rodríguez. There are also several lines of bus: 25, 33 , 39 , 46 , 74 , 75 , 148.

The Egyptian Temple of Debod in Madrid, Spain (Arkeo Channel) (March 2024)


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