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Temple of Debod

It is one of the most peculiar monuments of Madrid. During centuries, this temple stood in Southern Egypt near the 1st cataract of the River Nile and the great religious centre dedicated to the goodness Isis, in Philae. This building comes from the II Century B.C. and it was given as a present from Egypt to Spain. It was built by Adijalamani, the Nubian King of the country of Meroe, in 200- 180 B.C. and was dedicated to the Egyptian goodness Amon (Amani in the Nubian language) and Isis. It has elements from the Ptolemaic period and the Roman- imperial period (I Century B.C. and II A.C.) that completed its construction and decoration.

 

The Temple of Debod was a present from Egypt to Spain in 1968, due to the Spanish help, after the international call made by the UNESCO for saving the temples of the Nubian region, mainly Abul Simbel´ s temple that was in danger due to the construction of the Great Dam of the Aswan. The Temple of Debod constitutes one of the few works of the ancient Egyptian architecture that can be seen outside Egypt and the only one of this type in Spain.

Built: 200-180 B.C.

Author: Anónimo

Style: Ancient Egyptian art

Category: Religious

Type: Temple

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Plan your visit

Address and telephone

  • Paseo Pintor Rosales, s/n. 28008 Madrid
  • +34 913 667 415

Opening times

  • 1 April to 30 September
    • Tuesday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • 1 October to 31 March
    • Tuesday to Friday, from 9:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and from 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
    • Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • This monument is closed on mondays and public holidays.

Tickets and prices

Free entry.

Services

Visit, previously requested.

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Visit one of the most important painting and sculpture colections of the World accompained by an expert tour guide. Discover the Art History of Spain. Contemplate yourself masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez or El Greco, while the guide reveals to you all details of each one.

Travel to the past admiring the canvas made by the greats genius concentrated in this Museum. Do not worry about the ticket, it is included in the price. Book now!

 

 

From 12.00 €
If you're visiting Madrid do not miss an essential tour through its most emblematic places.  [+]

If you're visiting Madrid do not miss an essential tour through its most emblematic places. 

This guided tour will takes to you to stroll historical and enchanting Madrid sights such as the Paseo del Retiro, the Barrio de las Letras, the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.

Without forgetting the Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral are located.

From 49.00 €
In this five-hour combined tour you will visit two of the most important museums in Spain.  [+]

In this five-hour combined tour you will visit two of the most important museums in Spain. 

At the Reina Sofia Museum, where the guide will focus on the great canvas "Guernica" by Picasso. At the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum you will contemplate works by Masters of the Art History from the 13th to the 20th century. 

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