One of the hidden treasures in Madrid, the Temple of Debod is an Egyptian structure. The temple was built as a religious site dedicated to the goddess Isis. It remained in Egypt for centuries until 1960 when the Great Dam of Aswan's construction posed a threat to the Temple. In effort to save the ancient monument, Spain volunteered to move the temple to the Parque de Rosales in Madrid.
"[My favorite landmark is] el Templo de Debod. The Temple itself is interesting, but it is in the beautiful Parque de Oeste, which offers a fabulous view of El Palacio Real." -Kelly N., Gustavus Adolphus College
One of the hidden treasures in Madrid, the Temple of Debod is an Egyptian structure. The temple was built as a religious site dedicated to the goddess Isis. It remained in Egypt for centuries until 1960 when the Great Dam of Aswan's construction posed a threat to the Temple. In effort to save the ancient monument, Spain volunteered to move the temple to the Parque de Rosales in Madrid.
"[My favorite landmark is] el Templo de Debod. The Temple itself is interesting, but it is in the beautiful Parque de Oeste, which offers a fabulous view of El Palacio Real." -Kelly N., Gustavus Adolphus College