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As a sign of gratitude for the help provided by Spain in saving the Abu Simbel temples, the Egyptian state donated the Temple of Debod to Spain in 1968. 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.
- 200 BC
- 1970-1972
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25/04/2023. Practical information. Tourist info. Address. Calle. de Ferraz, 1. 28008. Tourist area. Princesa. Telephone. (+34) 913 66 74 15. Fax. -- Web. www.madrid.es/templodebod. Email. templodebod@madrid.es. Metro. Plaza de España (L2, L3, L10), Príncipe Pío (L6, L10, R), Ventura Rodríguez (L3)
Top Attractions. Parks. Parque del Oeste. Behind Plaza de España lies Parque del Oeste - a large green space which plays host to various species of tree, an artificial river and even a bunker from the Civil War! The majestic Templo de Debod is the beginning of Parque del Oeste, the green space that dominates the North of Madrid.
Feb 13, 2019 · The Temple of Debod's location in Parque del Oeste makes it easily accessible from Madrid's compact city center. It's an easy walk from other iconic sights such as the Royal Palace and Plaza de España (more on those in a bit), and well-served by public transportation as well.
- Lindsey Zimmerman
- 913 66 74 15
Temple of Debod, Madrid. The Temple of Debod is one of Madrid’s most beautiful hidden treasures. It sits to the west of Plaza de España, in the Parque del Oeste. This ancient Egyptian temple is from the second century B.C. and was donated to Spain by the Egyptian state for helping save the Abu Simbel temple, as well as other monuments and ...
One of the monuments in the park is the Temple of Debod, an Ancient Egyptian temple. The Egyptian state donated the temple of Debod to Spain in 1968 as a sign of gratitude for the help provided by Spain in saving the Abu Simbel temples. The Parque del Oeste is linked to the Casa de Campo by the Teleférico de Madrid, a gondola lift. History
Aug 2, 2009 · The Templo de Debod, or Temple of Debod, is an ancient Egyptian temple bizarrely out of place in the heart of Madrid, near the Plaza de España.
