Temple of Debod

The temple was built in southern Egypt in the 2nd century BC and was taken apart in the 1960s because of the Aswan dam works. Egypt gave it to Spain in 1968 in thanks for help saving other monuments, and it was rebuilt stone by stone in a park west of the palace. Visitors go inside in small groups, and the rooms are small. The outside, with its gateways reflected in a pool, can be seen at any time.

What to look for

• The three stone gateways and the reflecting pool
• The carved reliefs inside the chapel
• The sunset view over Casa de Campo and the mountains

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays, 10:00 to 20:00, with last entry at 19:30. From 15 June to 15 September it closes at 19:00. Closed on Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December. The interior can close without notice for conservation.

Source: esMadrid, checked October 4, 2026

Tickets and booking

Free. Entry is free, including the interior, but the interior needs a reservation.

The interior needs a free reservation on the Madrid city website, for up to 6 tickets. Slots open on the 15th of the previous month. The outside can be seen without booking.

Getting there

Plaza de España (Metro lines 3 and 10) is about a 7 minute walk, and Ventura Rodríguez (Metro line 3) is a similar distance.

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Tip

Go before sunset to see the temple's pools and the sky over the park.