Templo de Debod
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Why go
- The gateway topped by a serpent-flanked sun, one of three stone pylons on the old processional way, not the closest to the temple.
- The reliefs and inscriptions of the small chapel built by King Adikhalamani, one of few places documenting this king.
- A ritual scene in which a king stands before Isis, Osiris and Imhotep, among other gods.
Opening hours
Today09:45 – 13:45, 16:15 – 18:15Show all
About the work
- Built
- early 2nd century BC The first chapel was a single room dedicated to Amun.
- Material
- stone The reassembled gateways are of stone, and a processional way led past three of them.
- Size
- about 12 by 15 metres The size after the Ptolemaic extension, when it was dedicated to Isis of Philae.
Interesting facts5
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Unlike other temples given abroad, it stands open to the weather, which Egyptologists have criticised.
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The gateways were reassembled in a sequence that differs from the original one.
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Its sister temples abroad include Dendur in New York and Taffeh in Leiden.
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The king who began the chapel, Adikhalamani, lies in pyramid 9 at Meroe, Sudan.
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The ancient name ta-Hut survived, worn down over the centuries into Debod.
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Shorts
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Espectacular timelapse del eclipse solar en el templo de DebodDiario ABC
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Temple of Debod in Madrid: Spain's Secret Egyptian Gift Revealed!Walks Tours
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Curiosidades del Templo de Debod de MadridGemelos Viajeros
History
Under Ptolemy VI, VIII and XII the temple was extended on all four sides and dedicated to Isis of Philae. Augustus and Tiberius completed the expansion. The temple was forgotten for twelve centuries before it was rediscovered. The pronaos with four composite columns collapsed in 1868 and is now lost. In the 19th century explorers and Egyptologists recorded the temple's gradual decline. In April 1970 the blocks went downriver to Alexandria and were then shipped through Valencia to Madrid. It reopened in 2017 after more than a year closed because of faulty climate control.
- early 2nd century BCAdikhalamani raises a single-room chapel to Amun.
- Ptolemaic and Roman periodsPtolemy VI, VIII and XII extend the temple on all four sides; Augustus and Tiberius complete it.
- 1813Johann Ludwig Burckhardt makes the first exact description of the building.
- 1960UNESCO calls for saving the monuments threatened by the Aswan High Dam.
- 1961The temple is taken apart and stored on an island near the dam.
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- 1968Egypt gives the temple to Spain in thanks for help saving Abu Simbel.
- 1970The blocks go downriver to Alexandria, then by ship via Valencia to Madrid.
- 1972The rebuilt temple opens to the public in the Parque del Oeste.
Legends and hidden details
- Nomadic Blemyes left their own writing and images on the sanctuary walls.
- A lintel naming the lion god Apedemak is in the temple museum on the upper terrace.
Best time to visit
- Tuesday to Friday: 09:45 to 13:45 and 16:15 to 18:15, with a break in between.
- Saturday and Sunday: 09:30 to 20:00, without a midday break.
Sources: Temple of Debod - Wikipedia · Templo de Debod - Ayuntamiento de Madrid · Templo de Debod - Wikipedia · Tempel von Debod - Wikipedia · Temple d'Amon (Debod) - Wikipedia · checked 17 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +34 913 66 74 15
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Templo de Debod in Madrid?
On Tuesday to Friday the temple is open from 09:45 to 13:45 and from 16:15 to 18:15. On Saturday and Sunday the hours run from 09:30 to 20:00.
Can I book tickets for Templo de Debod in advance?
Yes. You can reserve entry tickets for Templo de Debod online before you go.
Where is Templo de Debod?
The temple stands in the Parque del Oeste, west of the Plaza de España beside the Paseo del Pintor Rosales, next to the Royal Palace. Its address is Calle Ferraz 1.
How old is Templo de Debod?
Work began in the early 2nd century BC, about 2,200 years ago, under the Kushite king Adikhalamani.
Can I see Templo de Debod online before my visit?
Yes. A virtual tour of the chapel built by King Adikhalamani is available online.
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