Temple of Debod in Madrid, traces of Egypt and viewpoint to see the sunset

One of the most beautiful corners it has Madrid, not too well known among those who visit the capital of Spain, is the Temple of Debod.

Although it may seem surprising, in a central and truly beautiful location among gardens you can visit a true egyptian funerary monument !!!

Located at the beginning of the Paseo del Pintor Rosales, next to the very central Spain Square, the Temple of Debod is located in the Cuartel de la Montaña park.

How and why the Temple of Debod came to Madrid

El Temple of Debod It is an Egyptian funerary monument that was installed in 1970 in its current location.

This monument was donated to Spain by the Egyptian government in gratitude for its collaboration in saving numerous monuments from the Ancient Egypt from the area Abu Simbel,

This work allowed numerous Egyptian monuments to be safeguarded from the consequences of the construction of the Aswan Dam at the Nile river with large areas of flooded land.

The monument had been dismantled in 1961, and it was in 1970 when the large stone blocks of the temple were moved to Spain from the port of Alexandria to Valencia.

Finally, after its reconstruction in its current location, the Temple of Debod It was inaugurated in 1972.

Since then, the temple has been used as a venue for theater and film performances, although over the years it suffered great deterioration. In 2008 it was declared "A Cultural".

How to visit and what to see at the Temple of Debod

When you get to Temple of Debod You can visit its different rooms, specifically, Augustus Lobby, Chapel of Adijalamani, Naos lobby and Audiovisual Room.

Among the objects on display, the models that show the original location of the Temple of Debod adjacent to Nile river, in the zone of Abu Simbel.

The Visiting hours of the Temple of Debod They are, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. and from 18 p.m. to 20 p.m., being closed for visits on Mondays.

La entry to visit this Egyptian monument is free of charge.

Curiosities about the history of the Mountain Barracks

But in addition to visit the Temple of Debod, you have another reason to go to the Mountain Barracks Park that surrounds it.

In the late afternoon, due to its orientation and location, it is one of the most beautiful places in Madrid to enjoy the sunset.

This beautiful park occupies the site of the historic Mountain Barracks, a military building that was destroyed during the Civil War after one of the most important battles that took place in Madrid.

Indeed, in 1860, in what was then called Principe Pio mountain, it was decided to build a military barracks, known as the Mountain Barracks, which housed up to three thousand soldiers.

On military uprising that triggered the Civil War In 1936, rebellious troops barricaded themselves in this barracks until they were finally killed and the barracks was completely destroyed.

In fact, in the years after the war no remodeling was carried out in that area, so the remains of the Mountain Barracks They remained until the 60s.

It was in 1972, coinciding with the inauguration of the Egyptian temple, when the entire park was remodeled.

Viewpoint to see the sunset from the Temple of Debod

Currently, the Temple of Debod It has become a place with a great atmosphere in the afternoons as it is a pleasant park to walk through and from where you can excellent panoramic views.

Specifically, since his gazebo facing west you have very nice views of the West Park and Casa de Campo, as well as the area of Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace.

To address this challenge, the Debod Temple park It has become a meeting place for many Madrid residents and visitors every afternoon. to see the sunset.

And also an excellent setting for holding events, such as concerts.

In short, the Cuartel de la Montaña park is an ideal place to take a walk as a complement to your visit to the famous Egyptian temple.