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Dans les jardins de Ferraz, Paseo del Pintor Rosales, Madrid, Spain
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2024
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2024

Egyptian temple offering a visit to enjoy the view of the Parque Oeste of Madrid and the Royal Palace

The temple of Debod is an Egyptian temple dating from the 2nd century. It is a gift from the Egyptian government to Spain to thank it for its help during the construction of the Aswan Dam. The temple had been in Nubia since the 2nd century, built by King Adijalamani of Meroe, who dedicated a chapel inside to the gods Amun and Isis, and would have been destroyed by the waves if it had not been moved. It was transported to Elephantine Island until 1970, and then was transported stone by stone to the Spanish capital before being rebuilt with the same orientation to the sun that it had in its land of origin. Although, when it arrived in Madrid, its poor condition forced it to be rebuilt practically in its entirety. It can be visited since 1972. Inside, you can see beautiful reliefs of the Ancient Egypt, which unfortunately disappear with the time and especially the passage of the visitors. However, this visit is a great opportunity to enjoy the view of the Parque Oeste of Madrid and the Royal Palace, which stands on your left. After a unique sunset in the Spanish capital, in the evening the lights make this place really magical. You can also enjoy the gardens on both sides of this temple, which are home to plane trees, palm trees and typical Mediterranean plants. In short, you will have understood, here is a pleasant place, almost out of time, a little imaginary even and as planted there...

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fourmiz01
Visited in june 2017
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Le temple est dans un beau parc et entouré d'eau. Nous n'avons pas pu y entrer malgré que la pancarte indiquait "ouvert" et qu'il y avait 2 gardiens à l'entrée. Aucune explication!
fiacre
Visited in february 2017
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Temple un peu à l'écart. Fermé depuis mi-janvier pour des problèmes d'aération.
67000herve
Visited in november 2016
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Temple découvert et condamné pour la réalisation du barage d'Assouan en Egypte, offert à l'Espagne.
Visite gratuite, mais attention il faut être patient ( 1h 30) d'attente pour notre cas.
La visite vos le coup, une vidéo projetée sur la pierre directement permet d'expliquer les us et coutumes réalisés dans ce temple.
CAHUET3210
Visited in april 2016
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Un monument égyptien au coeur de Madrid au milieu d'un parc non loin de palais royal. Entrée gratuite.
uranium237
Visited in may 2015
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Surplombant la ville avec une vue sur le Palacio royal, dans un parc très sympa.
Le temple de Debod se reflète dans les eaux d'un bassin.
A l'intérieur, on peut admirer des fresque magnifique et en plus, c'est gratuit

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