Temple of Debod

A 2,000-year-old Egyptian temple with views of the Royal Palace.

The Temple of Debod is a 2nd-century BC Egyptian temple given to Spain in gratitude for its help in saving the temples of Nubia from the waters of the Aswan dam. It was moved stone by stone and opened in Madrid in 1972, in Parque del Oeste.

Its reflecting pool and the view over the Casa de Campo and the Royal Palace have made it the city’s most popular sunset viewpoint.

What to see

Inside the temple

Small, with limited capacity: original reliefs, models and an explanation of the move.

Parque del Oeste viewpoint

West of the temple, with views to the Guadarrama mountains on clear days.

Parque del Oeste and cable car

The Teleférico cable car to Casa de Campo leaves from Paseo del Pintor Rosales.

Tips

• Arrive 30 minutes before sunset to get a spot on the viewpoint wall.
• There may be a queue to go inside: go early in the day.

Hungry nearby? See where to eat in Sol & Royal Palace.

Guidance checked in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and conditions change: always check the official sources.