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Spanish Civil War 1936–1939

Templo de Debod — site of the Cuartel de la Montaña

Madrid (Moncloa) · City site

GuideSpanish Civil War 1936–1939
AreaMadrid & the Centre
TypeCity site
When19–20 Jul 1936
Time to allow30 min
LocationExact spot known
GPS40.42405, -3.71778
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The story

Here stood the Montaña barracks, where General Joaquín Fanjul rose for the coup in Madrid on 19 July 1936 and then found himself besieged. On 20 July, armed workers, Assault Guards and loyal troops attacked with artillery and aircraft and stormed it; many of the officers and soldiers inside were killed after the surrender, and Fanjul was later tried and shot. The fall of the barracks secured Madrid for the Republic. The ruined building was demolished after the war, and the Egyptian Temple of Debod was re-erected on the site in 1972.

What you can see today

A park with the Egyptian temple; there is no trace of the barracks, but the viewpoint looks towards the Casa de Campo front.

Plan your visit

Free park, a short walk from Plaza de España. Best at sunset.

Open
Temple interior Tue–Sun & holidays 10:00–20:00 (15 Jun–15 Sep 10:00–19:00), last entry 30 min before; closed Mon
Price
Free
Booking
Advance ticket recommended; max 30 people, 30-minute visits, no groups

Checked September 2026 from official sources: esmadrid.com. Things change, so check before you travel.

Where sources disagree: The number of defenders killed after the surrender is uncertain; accounts range from dozens to several hundred.

Sources

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