Really nice views on Madrid from the Templo de Debod. It's a very easy and free monument to visit while in Madrid. There are a lot of tourists, but it's beautiful if you catch the sunset! read more

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The Temple of Debod (Spanish: Templo de Debod) is an ancient Egyptian temple that was dismantled and rebuilt in Madrid, Spain. The temple was rebuilt in one of Madrid's parks, the Parque del Oeste, near the Royal Palace of Madrid, and opened to the public in 1972.The reassembled gateways have been placed in a different order than when originally erected. Compared to a photo of the original site, the gateway topped by a serpent-flanked sun was not the closest gateway to the temple proper. It constitutes one of the few works of ancient Egyptian architecture that can be seen outside Egypt and the only one of its kind in Spain. It was a great view from the outside even tho you don't have to go in and look at the egyptian pieces. Also there is no cover to go in, is a very small Landmark. read more

This place is cool because it's not too popular with tourists compared to other things to do in Madrid. It's a small temple, and you can easily finish seeing everything here in less than an hour. The Templo de Debod is very pretty on the outside. Inside, it gets kinda dark but you get to feel what it's like if you transported yourself back to Egypt. :) read more

Beautiful view of the Cathedral and Royal Palace from here. Tad touristy but in Madrid what isnt? Totally worth the hike. This was for lack of a better word, very different from the rest of Madrid's to-see list. Great photo opportunity for the enthusiast. Good place to take kids, although the hike with a stroller was a little difficult. Was excited to see an old Egyptian (?) temple. I felt like I should have gone with a little more background knowledge though. read more

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Not only is it free, but it's also air-conditioned! A pretty place to visit, with a great view into the valley of Madrid's suburbs. The actual Egyptian temple is quite a site, which looks out of place, but makes for a great photo! Filimbouk makes some good points about the lack of English explanation and pushy tourists of many different nationalities. It's kind of a reminder about being polite and giving as a traveller or tourist. read more

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I get that this was brought over from Egypt brick by brick but it didn't really impress me. Perhaps if I went inside? But it was closed and the locals say it's closed a lot. So really, what's the point? read more

A relaxing venue for reflection. Views are just average. The actual structure is unique and picturesque. Crowds do gather, so there is quite the buzz. No real amenities in the area. Enjoy! read more

On one of our last days in Madrid we took the double decker bus tour that allows you to hop off and on at the different sites in the city. One of the stops was Templo de Debold. The temple is one of many Egyptian temples moved from Egypt and reconstructed in one of many large cities worldwide. While the interior of this temple is unimpressive the exterior archways and the mirror water feature in front of the temple make for great photos. My favorite it the view from the far side of the temple grounds over looking Madrid. If you look off in the distance you can even see a roller coaster from a local fun park and the domes of other cathedrals in the city. The locals walk their dogs and jog along the green belt here in the area. It is a great place to stop and enjoy the horizon. read more

Fun! My family decided to walk here from our hotel (not a bad walk) and explore the Templo de Debod after reading about it in our guide book. The temple was essentially plucked from Egypt and replanted in Madrid. The cool thing is that it was set up so that the orientation with respect to the sun is the same as it was in Egypt. It's a great area for photo ops and the park itself is used by locals to exercise (many with their dogs). read more

Odd seeing an Egyptian temple in Madrid, no? The temple isn't too big, it only takes about 15 minutes to check everything out (25 if you examine everything thoroughly). There are several hieroglyphics and artifacts to view (even though they don't tell you much about Egypt, they're still nice to see) On the outside: there's a beautiful view overlooking parts of Madrid, a fountain, and a few arches (once doorways to enter the temple) that are great photo ops. Don't set this place at the top of your itinerary, but if you have the time take quick walk through. read more

Extremely easy to access. I was staying on Calle De Atoche. I opted to walk because it was only 10 minutes shorter by bus. I was excited at the fact that it was free. The outside was breath taking all by itself. When you walked up you had to get in line to the left and wait for security to allow you in. Prior to entering you are instructed to put your book bag in front. After you enter there is a video that you could watch to the right and then there is a room to the left as well as an upstairs. Upon going upstairs there was a diagram and several different stones. It was great to be able to see a bit of Egyptian culture in Spain. Of course, you are not able to touch the stones in order to preserve them for years to come. read more

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There's an Egyptian temple in Madrid. It's the only real Egyptian temple outside of Egypt. The nice thing about Templo de Debod is that it is free to visit. The temple inside has different Egyptian artifacts, which is really neat to see. It only takes about 10 minutes to go through, but still it's free. It's a short walk from Plaza de Espana. There's a park and plenty of photo ops (apparently it's really pretty during sunset). If you're in Madrid take 30 minutes or so to come down and see Templo de Debod. It's pretty neat. read more

Visiting here was one of the highlights of my time in Madrid! I love Egyptology, so I was very excited to see this place - a real ancient Egyptian temple given to Spain by Egypt in the 1960's. It is located at the top of a hill in the Rosaleda Park. The temple is attractively situated in a long pool of water. I recommend going in the early evening - but be aware that the temple itself closes at 6. If you get there after that, you won't be able to walk beside the temple or go inside. But the temple, lit up at night, is really stunning - and it's also the best place to watch the sunset in Madrid! Amazing and highly recommended. Also - it's free! read more

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Beautiful and safe park. Nice to go there to see the sunset, be careful with the gypsies but they won't mess with you if you don't draw attention to yourself. Off course be on the look out for pickpockets and all should be fine. Nice views of the city from there as well. Funny to see all kinds of hippies and lovers etc always hanging out there too. Great place to people watch. Must see while in Madrid :) read more

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Another amazing park and stop in the ever beautiful Spain! Make sure to come close to sunset, preferably on a Friday or Sat if you can (note that sunset is near 9:30pm in the summer months!). Tons of Spanish locals come and have picnics / sit in the park to watch the sunset over a great view of the city. Not only is it beautiful but great for geeting a feel of Spanish culture and people watching. read more

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Go at sunset and you won't regret it. Magical. read more

A unique place to visit while in Madrid. Totally different than any other sight you would see, plus it's free! Easy location to walk to from the metro. It may look small and plain from the outside, but there's more to it on the inside... ;) read more

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Nice area to walk around, pretty views. The building is interesting from the outside albeit a little simple. No signs in English so prep yourself with info before you go so you know what you're looking at (an Egyptian building given to Spain as a gift). Sign said they were closed due to technical issues with no notification of when it will reopen. So if you're going, double check the website to see if they're open or expect to just enjoy the outside view and a stroll read more

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This place is nice if you're looking for something free to to, but it's not nearly as special as the Prado or the Palace. It's situated in a nice park with good views. You can look at the two arches and the main building. You can also go inside the main building, which is probably the most interesting part. There are hieroglyphics on the walls, and one really large stone piece. It's a pretty small place and only takes about 10-15 minutes to walk through. read more

This place is absolutely beautiful. How often do you get to see a real Egyptian temple after all? The reason for the 3 stars is because the people who work here, at least when I went, were so rude! We touched the walls not knowing that we weren't supposed to and the staff basically yelled at us as if we were misbehaving children! Mind you, there are (were) no signs saying we weren't supposed to touch them. I'm all for perceiving the structure and would never knowingly do anything to harm it but they could've been nice about it. All in all, I enjoyed visiting the temple but it would have been much better if the staff was more polite. read more

Skip this if getting a photo with reflection is your goal. They drained the reflecting pool. We were staying nearby so it was nice morning stroll b4 heading to Royal Palace and Catedral. read more

The best mirador in Madrid to watch the sunset all summer! Templo de Debod always has a great mix of people -- loved-up couples, hippies, drum circles, drinkers, families -- and guarantees great people-watching. One of my favorite sitios para hacer botellón. Bring a blanket and wait for the chinos to circulate with 1 euro beers! read more

We unfortunately did not get to watch the sunset from here - which I hear is beautiful! The area is scenic and the Egyptian exhibit is pretty interesting + it's free. read more

Cool to watch a sunset, however, not something that anyone needs to go out of their way to do. It was brought over from Egypt brick by brick but it's not the best thing in Madrid to do. If you happen to be in the area and want some time to kill than by all means go for it. It's free from the outside. Personally when in Madrid I would rather learn about the history and culture of Spain rather than a gift from Egypt. Wiki this and you get the idea. read more

**must must visit** there is a park nearby definitely check out the back view read more

This place is so cool!!! I could not get over how you can still see the hieroglyphics carved in the stone. An absolute must-see in Madrid!

Its a great park with the temple at the center - try to go in the evening as the sunset there is spectacular - the temple closes so make sure you check the timing! read more

Beautiful landmark! Truly unique! I recommend coming at sunset to take pics and bringing some goodies to munch on :)

An ancient Egyptian temple in Madrid? Why of course. Perhaps I should have listed the location as the Parque de la Montana, anyway it's very easy to find, a short walk from the Plaza Espana. Waiting for it to open you can people watch all the Madrilenos speed walking their dogs, and there are a lot of dogs around. The gardens surrounding the temple are lovely, plenty of spots for sunbathing, a fountain, gorgeous. The Egyptians were aided by the spanish government in the 50s or 60s (Franco) to save several historic sites that were due to be flooded by a dam, and the spaniards were given this monument in return. It is a small building with two gates in front. The inside is covered in worn hieroglyphics, as the building used to be completely submerged on a regular basis. There are displays in English, so you can understand what's going on and pictures to help 'see' the hieroglyphs. Not all the signs are translated into english so it was a bit frustrating. Upstairs, up a very narrow stairway, is a further exhibition of the site in egypt, showing the high water marks and so on, and various bits of statuary and carvings from the outside of the temple. My visit was slightly spoilt by an insane number of south americans who descended on the place, so wherever I went in the temple I found myself pressed against short fat women trying to get past me. Well worth a visit. And of course its free! read more

Outstanding views from this location. We loved it. Great park and good place to set and take it all in. The sunsets are the best. It will get busy so come early. We loved Madrid read more

An egyptian temple in Madrid, pretty similar to the one within the NY Metropolitan: incredibly beautiful outside, boring inside. One of the best sights in Madrid, specially at the sunset! read more