Uploaded on 2015-04-20 by euporras

***Debod Egypcian Temple in Madrid*** **1. Visible information** - In this picture we can see an Egypcian Temple. Nowadays, the Temple of Debod represents the only piece of ancient Egyptian architecture in Spain and one of the four situated outside Egypt. - Calm water, blue sky and a beautiful sunset. - A surrounding park and red-colour trees (the picture was taken in Autumm). - If you look the picture paying attention to the details, you can see that there is a lot of people standing close to the temple entrance. **2. Invisible information** - It is an authentic Egyptian temple dating from the 2nd Century BC. In 1960, due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam and its consequent threat to numerous monuments and archaeological sites, UNESCO made an international call to save this rich historical legacy. In 1968 the Egyptian state donated the temple to Spain where it was rebuilt stone by stone and opened to the public in Madrid in 1972. The temple is laid out in the same way as it was orientated in Egypt, from east to west. - The place where the temple stands it´s the best stop in town to see the outstanding sunset. The surrounding park and the temple itself are always full of Madrid inhabitants and tourists taking pictures, eating picnics, running, kids playing, or doing so many different activities. It´s an area full of life in constant change where you can always disconnect from the city crowds and stressful rhythm. **3.Invisible information that can contribute to the planning of a more liveable urban space** Despite it is a place that is always full of people and offers the opportunity to visit an authentic Egyptian temple and enjoy the best sunset of the city, the place is not very well cared. There is always rubbish and the grass is trampled and full of dogs poops. There is a need of supervision and improvement of the area in order to offer the best of Madrid both to the citizens and tourists. In my opinion, it is very important to care about the green spaces a city can offer and, even more in this case where you can enjoy both the park and its views and the temple itself. This invisible information can contribute to the planning of more liveable green spaces for the future cities as the places for leisure, relax and meeting other people. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1429524982104532.jpg