Salt Lake Temple
Utah
The Salt Lake Temple, located on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the largest temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by floor area, covering over 253,000 square feet. Dedicated in 1893 after 40 years of construction, it stands as a centerpiece of Temple Square and a symbol of the church's heritage following the Mormon exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois. Architecturally, the temple incorporates Gothic and Romanesque elements and includes symbolic features such as a baptismal font supported by twelve oxen, inspired by Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. The temple is reserved for sacred ceremonies including endowments, sealings, and baptisms for the dead, and it also houses special meeting rooms for church leaders like the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Although public entry inside the temple requires a temple recommend, the temple grounds are open to visitors and are a popular tourist attraction. The temple's location was chosen by Brigham Young in 1847, shortly after arriving in the Salt Lake Valley, and it remains a central religious and cultural landmark for Latter-day Saints worldwide. Currently, the temple is undergoing extensive seismic renovations expected to continue through 2026, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
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Astuce: Visitors should plan to explore the Temple Square grounds, which are open to the public, as entry inside the temple itself requires a temple recommend. The best time to visit is during spring or summer when the gardens are in full bloom. Although there are no public tours inside the temple, nearby visitor centers and historic buildings offer informative experiences. Purchasing tickets or passes is not required for the grounds, but checking the official website for updates on renovations and access is recommended. Discounts do not apply as the temple is a sacred religious site rather than a commercial attraction.
Faits intéressants
- •The temple's baptismal font is mounted on the backs of twelve oxen, symbolizing the Molten Sea from Solomon's Temple.
- •The height from the center pinnacle to the base of the angel Moroni statue is 210 feet (64 meters).
- •The temple grounds cover 10 acres and are surrounded by a uniform 15-foot-high wall, the first permanent structure on Temple Square.
- •The first public photographs of the temple's interior were published in 1912 in James E. Talmage's book "The House of the Lord".
Histoire
The Salt Lake Temple site was first marked by Brigham Young on July 28, 1847, shortly after the Mormon pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley.
The temple site was dedicated in 1853, and construction began the same year under architect Truman O.
Angell.
The building process took 40 years, with the temple finally dedicated in 1893.
Over the decades, the temple has served as a religious center for Latter-day Saints and has undergone various updates, including its current seismic remodeling started in 2019, with completion anticipated in 2026.
Guide du lieu
Temple Exterior and Grounds
The temple sits on a 10-acre site surrounded by a 15-foot-high wall. Visitors can explore the beautifully landscaped gardens and view the temple's distinctive Gothic and Romanesque architectural features, including the angel Moroni statue atop the east pinnacle.
Ordinance Rooms1893
Inside the temple, the main ordinance rooms include the creation, garden, telestial, terrestrial, and celestial rooms, used for sacred ceremonies such as the endowment.
Holy of Holies1893
A special room within the temple reserved for the highest church leaders, including the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, used for sacred meetings and worship.
Contact
Téléphone: (801) 240-2640
