Templo de Debod - Madrid - TravBuddy

The temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian monument standing in the west of Madrid, near the Jardines de Ferraz and Plaza del Marqués de Cerralbo. The building, dating from the 4th century before Christ, is brought to Madrid stone by stone, and it was a gift from the Egyptian government. When the Aswan dam was build in the River Nile the place where Debod stood would be flooded, so it had to be repositioned. Many Spanish archaeologists and engineers worked on the project, and the donation of the temple was the Egyptian 'thanks' to Madrid.

What can be seen of Debod today is only a shadow of what the temple was like in full glory, but yet it is definitely worth a visit. The location is quiet and wonderful, with great views over the modern part of Madrid and the Palacio Real. The carvings in the temple are well preserved and so is the shrine where the statue of the honored god was kept. Debod is a little piece of Egypt in the hart of Spain. A bit of a strange sight, but wonderful!