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    Templo de Debod

    4.3 (149 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Saira K.

    This is an ancient Egyptian temple in Madrid. It was originally made in 200 BC close to Aswan, Egypt. Because the Spanish government helped the Egyptian government in a campaign to save monuments during the building of the Aswan dam, in 1968 Egypt gave the temple to Spain as a gift. Around the temple is a beautiful park where you can see the royal palace.

    Courtney O.

    I've never really understood Templo de Debod. It's often on people's list to visit but I'm not sure why. You see the structures, then move on. You can go inside but I'm not sure it's anything special. There's some history to where they came from, but with many other special historic spots to visit, I wouldn't go out of my way for this one. On the flip side, the park is beautiful and it's got a great view of the city and the palace.

    Vivek D.

    The Templo de Debod is a stone's throw (well more!) away from Plaza de España. It's a structure worth seeing and you can get panoramic views from behind of the town and the royal palace. Unfortunately, the line was too long so I couldn't make it in the temple itself. However, there's also a nice park next to it where you can walk around and enjoy the greenery and views. I came here basically after I got to my hotel (or effectively hours after my flight). I'm not sure if there was a better time to view with fewer tourists, but maybe that's worth considering if trying to go. Fortunately, it's really not that far from Centro if you're staying in the area.

    Nick P.

    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 have to say if you're there around sunset, stick around to get some magnificent pictures with the sun in the background.

    Monument
    Remi W.

    This is kind of lame. If you skip it you aren't missing anything. You have to wait in a line to see it one by one, even though it's an outdoor monument.

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    Long K.

    Just a review for outside the temple, didn't bother entering. Located off in the corner of El Centro de Madrid, this intriguing (reconstructed) Egyptian monument is worth a brief detour for the views at sunset. Tons of social media show this awesome landmark surrounded by water and timing with the sunset makes for great images. Unfortunately we arrived to no reflective pool, but got the cotton candy sky sunset at least. Kind of a let down after walking a bit, although there is a train stop that does get you somewhat close if you want to skip extra city sight seeing. The backside of the temple does sit on a hill which gives you great views into Madrid as well. Admittedly this attraction wasn't high priority to visit, but do it for the 'gram right?

    Linda A.

    Beautiful egyptian temple... if time permits, walk past the temple for 5 mins (through a walkway of fall color trees) and u should be able to see the view of the city and Royal Palace...

    Tiffany D.

    Egyptian gift to Spaniards back in history. Now it's a charm in Madrid to drop by and visit! Cool site. Admirable scene and stroll.

    The view
    Maddie H.

    We came here because we were intrigued by the thought of an Egyptian temple being in a park in Madrid. It sounds cool right? Well, the line to get into the temple was ridiculous so we just took a few photos of the outside. The fact that they were imported is the most interesting thing about this whole scene, but you can snap a couple photos and be done in 10 minutes. Sunset is the right time to come here to get the best photos. The view in Parque Del Oestre is also nice. Otherwise, a little underwhelming of an experience. If you are in the area then it it worth a stop but not worth going out of your way to come here.

    Rabia J.

    I'm kind of disappointed that it took me so long to visit Templo de Debod in Madrid. I had been to Madrid multiple times in the past few years, but never had enough time to visit this place. Background: A piece of Ancient Egypt (2nd century) in Madrid, of course I had to see it. The temple was first located in Egypt but in the 1960s they were building many things near it and were scared from the floods which could have occurred from the dam construction. So, UNESCO stepped in to try to relocate it before Templo de Debod got wiped out. Egypt donated it to Spain since Spain helped save the Abu Simbel temples. Debod is located in Parque del Oeste Park which is near the Royal Palace of Madrid. Visit: This place has a calming factor with water and trees around it. It's one of the best places to see sunset in Madrid. The inside was closed due to technical issues when I visited, so only saw it from the outside. Check on their website before going to see if they are open inside.~

    Rami H.

    This Egyptian temple is a must visit when you're in Madrid. The temple is considered the oldest building in Madrid and it was gifted by the Egyptian government to Spain. You can visit the temple for free and it's a self guided tour. They are closed on Mondays and some holidays. Line can be long to enter, but it's worth the wait.

    Frozen Debod
    Victor R.

    I love this park. It has one of the best sunsets in the Madrid centro area. To give you a little history, the temple was originally in Egypt but since Ethel Egyptian government was building a damn to ensure electricity to its people, the temple and other temples were in danger. Since they didn't have any money to preserve it the UNESCO with the help of the US, Spain, and other countries joined in to save these ruins. As a token of gratitude, Egypt gave these countries temples instead of a simple thanks. That's why the US has the big temple in the Metropolitan museum of art and this is also why Madrid has the Temple of Debod. Now that you know, you can visit a little bit of the Egyptian wonders in Madrid, completely complimentary, you can even go inside but you might have to wait. Also make sure you go to the park around the afternoon hours because the sunset is wonderful and you have amazing views of the area. Also, there are one of bakeries and todo places around, but a snack and go to the temple's park and enjoy it on one of the benches. It's very nice. Don't do it in the middle of summer though, we are talking spring and fall only!

    Chun P.

    Got here early, too early, I think it was around 8 in the morning, it was closed! Doh! But that's okay, the exterior of the temple is quite fascinating, and the surrounding park area is lovely as well. Originally an Egyptian temple built in the 2nd century BC, it was later given as a gift to Madrid from Egypt. This also acted as means of preserving the temple, due to its original proximity near a dam that was under construction. Fascinating...

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    I loved visiting. The line was long but so so worth it. Recommend coming early and def bring a hat or sweater depending on the weather.

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    Originally an Egyptian temple built in the 2nd century BC, it was later given as a gift to Madrid from Egypt.

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    Museo Nacional del Prado

    4.6(487 reviews)
    2.4 kmRetiro

    Another visit that was high on the list of things to do in Madrid…read more I bought passes that came with an English guide. I enjoyed having that, but you could easily come through on your own without a guide and be fine. Our guided tour was about 90 minutes, but you could also stay as long after as you desired. We ended up staying about another hour to catch some of the things the tour didn't stop at. Note that you cannot take photos inside. It also seems to get pretty busy early, so it might be a good idea to go fairly early or closer to closing. Would highly recommend the Prado.

    We checked into our hotel kind of late and already had 5:30 PM reservation tickets for Museo del…read morePrado that we bought about a month in advance. It was close to our hotel but not close enough to make it there on time since we were literally just leaving the hotel at 5:30 PM. The hotel attendant immediately suggested taking a cab because we were already running behind. When we arrived, I swear the line looked a mile long! Thankfully my bf asked one of the attendants before we jumped in line because apparently all those people were waiting for the free admission window. We found out that they offer daily late-entry free admission Monday-Saturday from 6 PM-8 PM. Since we already had tickets, they scanned us right in and there was basically no wait. Huge tip: if you purchased tickets in advance, do NOT automatically follow the giant line! Walk directly toward the front and ask an attendant where ticket holders should enter. It will save you so much time! Lol. I mainly wanted to come here for the Francisco Goya artwork. The museum definitely feels very old world European and is heavily centered around royalty, religion, and classical art. After a while it can start to feel emotionally heavy even for a Catholic like me. If you really enjoy soaking in the artwork and taking your time, I'd recommend visiting earlier in the day so you don't feel rushed trying to see everything. My one complaint is that the directions to the toilets/restrooms were not very clear. We spent a while walking around trying to find one before eventually giving up and leaving since we were already exhausted and super jet lagged. Thankfully our hotel was only about a 20-minute walk away. It was still a great experience and definitely something I'd recommend if you're visiting Madrid. P.S. Photos are not allowed inside, so don't expect to be taking pictures of the artwork while visiting.

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    Was reprimanded by staff for taking photos in main hall (photos are prohibited inside exhibition halls), so here's a periphery walkway

    Museo Nacional del Prado - Got a ticket to get in free (after 6pm)

    Got a ticket to get in free (after 6pm)

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    Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía - Guernica, Pablo Picasso (1937)

    Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

    4.3(232 reviews)
    2.7 kmLavapiés y Embajadores

    The last time Jamie W and I vacationed in Madrid over 15 years ago, we made the big mistake of…read moretrying to squeeze this museum and the Prado into the same afternoon. We had to race through the Reina Sofia without allowing the requisite time to appreciate the masterworks constantly hidden by the crowds. We didn't make the same mistake last week and decided to focus a full afternoon here. There was no avoiding the long line that snaked around the plaza even though we bought the 32,8€ Paseo del Arte passes which covers all three of Madrid's essential museums. We still had to redeem our passes to get our museum tickets. It only took about 25 minutes before we made the beeline to the museum's spotlight masterwork, Picasso's "Guernica" on the second floor. Viewing was packed and unmovable, but it's still the definitive visualization of the horrors of war made striking by the monochromatic palette (Video 1). The building was once an 18th-century hospital before it became an art museum as recently as 1988. It houses Spain's most significant collection of 20th-century art. Along with Picasso, other contemporary masters are also on display here. Artists represented include Salvador Dali (Photos 3 & 5), Joan Miro (Photo 2), and Rene Magritte (Photo 7). Up on the third floor is even more contemporary art dating back only to 1975 including works by Andy Warhol (Photo 6) and Robert Mapplethorpe (Photo 4). This was our favorite of Madrid's Golden Triangle which includes the Prado and the Thyssen-Bornemisza. Definitely take your time perusing. RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/qwUK6nAE-z

    I was very excited for my visit here as I wanted to see a Picasso piece in person, as well as take…read morein some more modern contemporary art. They had great pieces and I enjoyed my time. The staff were friendly and helpful with my questions and the museum was clean. I was disappointed to find that both the garden and third floor were closed the day I visited, so I felt like I missed out on some things.

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    Museu Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza - Vincent - he's The Man!! - 1890 - Les Vessenots in Auvers

    Museu Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

    4.3(123 reviews)
    2.1 kmCortes

    One of the golden triangle of Madrid art museums, you need three to four hours for this one. The…read morebest order, if possible, is the Prado the first day (which takes all day) because one can learn so much from the very detailed descriptions there that will help frame the order the art here is arranged in. The collection spans from a couple of pieces from the 13th century to contemporary, with especially good collections of Spanish medieval, Dutch masters, French impressionist, expressionist, cubist, modernism, post abstract realism, and 20th century sculpture. Although we bought tickets for all three when we went to the Prado, we found ourselves in line before Noon on free day Monday. The line was daunting it was so long, but once they opened we were in within about 20 minutes. The crowd wasn't as stifling as in the Prado, but worse than the Sofia, but you just don't want to miss this amazing art musuem just because it's too popular. Lots of sick people cough and sneezing, I would mask up.

    This is a highly underrated museum that many people pass up. I get it, the Prado is amazing and it…read moreshould be visited. However, this museum, which is a private collection, should be on your Madrid itinerary. This museum contains a ton of art by well-known and not so well-known artist laid out in a very fluent manner. From 15th century realism to 20th century post-impressionism and everything in between, this museum contains beautiful pieces from Monet, Van Gough, John Sargent, Picasso, and many more. Additionally, it houses a rather large collection of assorted sculptures. The best part of all, you can take as many pictures as you want (unlike the Prado) just no flash. There's a large gift shop at the entrance of the museum and bathrooms downstairs under the gift shop. Be sure to visit...the gift shop that is, unless you need the bathroom then do that too. I recommend booking a tour to get the most out of your trip and money. Our tour guide, Luis, from "Fun and Tickets" booked through the "Get Your Guide" app was incredibly informative and insightful. There's no way we would have seen what we saw and experienced what we did without him. Overall, this is a great museum that needs more people to experience its wonder. Enjoy!

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    Stunning!! - Natalia Goncharova (1913) - The Forest

    Museu Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza - Monet - Low tide and hut 1881 "In high tide or low tide, I'm gonna be your friend" - Wailahs.

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    Museo del Romanticismo - What a parlor

    Museo del Romanticismo

    4.4(20 reviews)
    1.6 kmJusticia

    This is one of the coolest museums I've ever been in. You're transported back in time, and I am…read moreobsessed with all the clocks, settees, and poufs all over. The colors. The colors!!!!!! I need an emerald green couch now STAT. I'm obsessed. There's no other word for it. My colleague told me to go here and I'm soooo glad she did or I'd have missed out on seeing all this amazing furniture. You think you're on a Bridgerton set, I swear. It's a smaller museum and takes about an hour, if was only a 3€ admission too, and it's so so so worth it! Go go go go go!

    Pleasant little museum worth an hour visit in a historic restored house on beautiful grounds…read more Paintings and artifats from late Rennaisance to Victorian Age, its focus is on the Romantic Period, hence the name. It's much easier than the Golden Triangle of Madrid art museums, so it's good on an afternoon jaunt into the Chambri area where you'll find the Madrid history museum right nearby, the Mercado Barcelo and other shops, cafes, restaurants so you can make a whole afternoon of it. Not too from here are the Sorollo museum, the Real Madrid stadium, and a few (!) Michelin star restaurants. This museum is right off the Tribunal metro stop. If you're staying nearby, like at Hotel Saldinero, well then you really should stop by and take a gander. Don't miss the big doll house with the tiny dancer holograms.

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