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Temple of Debod Gardens

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    In 1968, Manuel Herrero Palacios designed these 8 hectares of gardens so that one could sit and admire the magnificence of the Temple of Debod, which had been donated to Spain by the Government of Egypt.

    The Debod Mausoleum, which is more than 2,000 years old, was rescued from the waters of Aswan Dam by a group of Spanish archaeologists. They brought back every stone and rebuilt it in its present location, after the Government of Egypt donated it to Spain. It was set on the remains of Cuartel de la Montaña, retaining the orientation to the sun it had at its place of origin. 

    From here, the famous Manzanares cornice, with the Royal Palace, Casa de Campo and, possibly, the most beautiful sunsets in Madrid, can be seen. The garden’s parterres on both sides are merely a vegetation frame. They are enclosed  with squares, banana trees for  alignment and groups of palm trees and Mediterranean plants on the meadows.   

    Last updated: 29/03/2022
    Practical Information
    Tourist Information
    Address
    Calle
    de Ferraz, 1
    28008
    Tourist area
    Princesa
    Telephone
    Fax
    Email
    Metro
    Príncipe Pío (L6, L10, R)
    Ventura Rodríguez (L3)
    Plaza de España (L2, L3, L10)
    Bus
    001, 1, 2, 3, 25, 39, 44, 46, 62, 74, 75, 133, 138, 148, C1, C2, N16, N18, N19, N20, N21
    Cercanías (local train)
    Madrid-Príncipe Pío
    BiciMAD bike-share scheme

    Docking stations:

    - Ferraz (Calle Evaristo San Miguel, 2)

    - Plaza de España A (calle Princesa, 5)

    - Pintor Rosales (Paseo del Pintor Rosales, frente al nº 38)

    Price

    Free entry.

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    Type
    Parks and gardens

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