Ancient Egyptian temple, which is about 2000 years old. Initially intended for the worship of the god Amun, then became the center of worship of the goddess Isis. The temple was donated to Spain by the Egyptian authorities as a token of gratitude for saving the historical relics that were damaged during the construction of the Aswan Dam. The structure was dismantled into stones, transported to Madrid and installed in West Park.
Address:
Calle de Ferraz, 1, Madrid
Phone:
+34 913 66 74 15
26.11.23
Disha
This place is amazing at Sunset. Must visit for tourists. Surrounded by a garden and amazing view of the Madrid city. From here you can also view The Royal Palace of Madrid and the Cathedral.
14.11.23
Mindy
To me, this is very interesting. A temple transported to Spain that was built in the second century BC for the god Amen who was worshiped during the 22th century BC. Wow.
It is in an open air park.
There is a small line you will have to wait in.
T.. Read more »here is a playground near by if you have kids.
12.11.23
Giovanna
Go just before sunset. Don’t bother waiting in line to enter, it can be very long and moves very slowly. You can get great pictures from the outside. Also the surrounding park has gorgeous views of the Palace and the city! I think it’s wo.. Read more »rth the trip.
07.11.23
Nicholas
The line was like everlasting and it moved in a glacial pace. I didn’t even get to go inside, in fact we were close to the gate before they cut us off. It’s free but you’re better off just taking some pictures then leaving. I would .. Read more »have to say if you’re there around sunset, stick around to get some magnificent pictures with the sun in the background.
09.10.23
Pong
Was very nice, located in a park, you can walk the grounds but only a couple of people at a time, there was a line when I went. It didn’t take too long. Was in very nice condition, area was nice and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpf.. Read more »ul; would definitely recommend checking it out if you’re in the area.
28.07.23
Maroua
The visit is nice, entrance is free, but you should wait in the queue to enter. The guardian lets people enter by groups of 6 persons.
The temple is small, you can visit in 10min.
Last entrance is at 18h30. The temple close at 19h00.
22.07.23
Anna
Such a cool piece of archeology in Madrid in a beautiful, laid back location. There are plaques outside to read about the temples (see my translated screenshots).
I wanted to go inside as well as there’s a small museum to visit but the line to.. Read more » get in was very long around midday and very hot so I chose to skip it.
The park this is located in is worth walking around as well. Beautiful views of the city from here and many people say it’s an ideal sunset location!
20.07.23
Don
You've gotta check out this awesome local park that's got a real Egyptian temple right in Spain! How cool is that? The Egyptian government gifted it to the Spanish folks, making it one unique spot. The atmosphere is totally easy-going and p.. Read more »leasant, and both locals and tourists love to kick back and enjoy the breathtaking sunset in this magical setting. It's a must-visit place that's bound to leave you in awe!
23.06.23
Anantha
Used the hop-on-hop-off bus to come north of the city to visit this. The bus stop is right outside the entrance of the park the temple is in. There is great restaurant there as well we had lunch in before venturing into the park.
The temple itself i.. Read more »s small, when we visited there was no water around it/in the moat. We didn't queue to go in because it was long, it was a hot day and my 4 year old wouldn't wait (neither would I to be honest).
Interesting temple, in an odd place in a park in Spain and not a desert in Egypt but worth seeing
24.05.23
Soudamini
The temple originally belongs to 200 BC, refurbished in 1972. We could not enter inside the temple as the queue was long and they allow only 10 people at a time. But the surroundings are very nice, cool and peaceful. One can escape from the heat an.. Read more »d relax in the nearby park. Also walk upto the Royal palace using the dedicated walking path. There are many nice places to visit on the way to the palace. Overall it's worth visiting.
05.03.23
Elisabetta
What is an ancient Egyptian temple doing in the centre of Madrid?
Yeah, I also don’t know. But it’s pretty stunning!
(I do know: it was donated by Egypt to Spain in an attempt to save the monuments of Nubia in the 1900s while digging the.. Read more » Aswan dam)
Great spot for evening drinks - the young people of the entire city gather up here, so brush up your Spanish.
Queues to visit the temple can be long over the week end so get your tickets in advance!
31.08.22
Nicholas
I was extremely disappointed with this location. My girlfriend and I visited this location due to all the positive reviews it received along with it's interesting story - essentially an Egyptian temple that was donated and reconstructed by the S.. Read more »panish in a public park of Madrid.
Although free and not a large structure, the wait was approximately 90 minutes to get in. If you looked closely there was certainly some original stones with artwork/stories on them but much of the place has stones that were replaced and not true to time.
After the long wait, most people don't spend more than 20 minutes inside as there isn't much to see.
As stated earlier, I was not a fan and would advise other travelers to place this location lower on your "to do" list. It did not justify the long wait and there are many other places in Madrid nearby worth seeing.
25.08.22
Kiran
The water has dried up or they stopped maintaining it but the place is still beautiful with or without water. You must visit this place during sunset for some great pictures. There is so much history about this place, it was bought from Egypt many ce.. Read more »nturies ago, so having such a great historical monument right in the middle of the city is great. There is a big queue outside for entrance into the temple.
28.07.22
Lucas
Being someone that has never been to Egypt this was really interesting. I enjoy the outside and also visited the inside. It was quite something to find something like this right in the center of Madrid.
The surroundings are also really nice, and the.. Read more »re's also a park nearby. The place is high so you get quite a view.
20.06.22
Charyfe's
Overall it was a great visit. Did not bothered to get inside as they just allow 10people at a time inside and can stay up to 30minutes, when we arrive early in the afternoon there was a long queue already. But the outside is perfectly nice, no water .. Read more »as we can see from other photos when I visited it this morning. Just walk around, the panoramic view itself is amazing.
05.06.22
Michael
If you’re from NYC this will bring back the MET! Temple is near identical. Beautifully sighted and nice to see the Egyptian architecture in an exterior setting.
The surrounding park and views are also nice with easy access to the palace and .. Read more »cathedral nearby.
Nice location for sunset viewing.
27.02.22
Tosca
It was cool to see a piece of Egyptian history in the centre of town of Madrid. Besides that, the park that it's in is even nicer. Cool views over Madrid, the Royal palace, palm trees, cherry blossoms and a very chill vibe. People relaxing, picn.. Read more »icking, playing music. Loved it
12.10.21
Shamrah
A tranquil setting that can at times become very hectic. The temple itself is a piece of Egyptian History that dates back to the second century, gifted to Spain by the Egyptian government.
The park around it is quite a nice place to relax and get aw.. Read more »ay from the hectic city vibes.
One of the best places in Madrid to see the sunset
07.10.21
Nikos
Sunset photos are the best for this monument. It worth making a visit to enjoy the view. If you arrive a bit earlier, you can enjoy yourself by watching the security guard trying to persuade the people not to enter the temple area without permission.
02.10.21
Hüseyin
A place you should not go without seeing in Madrid. In addition to its beautiful scenery, you can have a pleasant time with your friends in the huge park around it. The queue is quite long to see the temple inside. But don't be afraid, it can.. Read more » be your turn in 10 minutes because it is a small place. I don't know if it's free, but I entered for free. Security will help you where to go. I definitely recommend.
20.09.21
D
Egypt in Spain. It's an ancient temple from Egypt that was dismantled and reassembled in Spain so it feels very authentic. You feel almost transported to Egypt and is located in a lovely park that has great views overlooking Madrid. It appears y.. Read more »ou can actually go in the temple but I went after opening hours so I didn't actually do that. Try to come around sunset when the sun rays really light up the temple in a nice color.
25.08.21
Amanda
It is a picturesque place, especially at sunset, in a beautiful park with amazing views of the city. There was construction around, so a bit more of a task to get to and out of.
We just saw from the outside, not realizing that there was an opportunit.. Read more »y to get in to see what is inside. The information here doesn't quite match up with what's going on- we rushed to get there by 6.30 pm to realize that it is open until 7 with last entry at 6.45. There were more than 30 people in the queue so we didn't bother- the website says they let 10 people in at a time.
08.08.21
Jodie
Really nice to see something different, it’s up on a little hill so the view from here are fantastic. Only reason why I didn’t put 5 stars is because the water that normally surround the temple was empty. I’m sure if it was full it .. Read more »would give another vibe to it especially and sunset. Definitely something to go see
24.07.21
Lee
This relatively small landmark is in the center of a beautiful park in Madrid. What makes the park so alive are the large numbers of locals who gather in groups to sit and socialize. I love the life, the peace, and tranquility of this place.
19.07.21
Myles
Good place to find a piece of history in the heart of the city. Photos that you see in internet might be taken from different time of the day, mostly night time because of the lighting. If you go there during the day, don't expect a grand scener.. Read more »y. There's park in it so it's good to sit & wait for the sunset. The result will be picturesque! Enjoy!
28.06.21
Codrin
It's a cool place to visit. It is free and the people there are really nice to you. I've asked for explanations and the ladies there were really happy to answer me.
For me it was cloudy when I visited, but it is worth when there is sun for .. Read more »sure
24.06.21
Venkat
Interesting site. Good to take pictures and see the views behind the monument. Looks better in the evening when the lights are on. During the day it looks very plain
05.04.21
Lina
Great Madrid view point. Easy to get by metro.
The monument is free to visit. I recommend to do it if you have time. If not, just walk around the parc, take pictures and rest a bit it's fine.
01.11.20
J.
Cool for a couple of pictures at sunset but kind of boring, plus there's no more surrounding water, just empty pits of nothingness. Enter only if you're really into Egyptian stuff, there are just a bunch of small stone rooms with projection.. Read more »s explaining about it, the second floor is suffocating. The park around is nice and close to the Royal Palace.
17.09.20
Troy
Best spot in Madrid for sunsets. No more water, but there is some after rainy days ?
10.09.20
golam
Best place for watch Sunset from the top of the hill .. so refreshing ..❤️❤️
08.09.20
Rusu
It's a cool place to visit. It is free and the people there are really nice to you. I've asked for explanations and the ladies there were really happy to answer me.
For me was cloudy when I visited, but it is worth when there sun for sure
03.09.20
Erik
Excellent. No entry fees. Beautiful surroundings.
06.08.20
SvetSy16
Maybe not good season to go in August. There was no water as seen in other photos. But was delighted to see egyptian carvings on the walls.
08.07.20
Megan
Nice monument, if you miss going inside its not too big of a deal because then park around it it is lovely! We stayed till sunset and there is people selling cold beer cheap which is always good!
23.06.20
Carola
This monument was a gift from Egypt to Spain. Great point to meet up with friends and have a pick nick in the park. It’s easy to get here and one of the most touristic spots in town, therefore there are several bus and metro station nearby.
Us.. Read more »ually during the weekend the park gets full of music and local artist display their art. There is also a free museum , usually the queu is long during weekends but you are not missing a lot of you don’t make it
4.5 / 36
