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Religious complex · Salt Lake City, Utah
Temple Square
Square in downtown Salt Lake City with the granite temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the choir tabernacle, gardens and visitors’ centers.
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About Temple Square
Temple Square is the block where Mormon pioneers began to build the city in 1847 and the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At the center is the Salt Lake Temple, made of gray granite, with six spires, built over 40 years and dedicated in 1893. The temple underwent a long restoration and seismic strengthening; entry to the temple itself is reserved for church members, but publicly announced visiting periods are sometimes available.
Next to it is the Tabernacle, an oval wooden-roofed building known for its acoustics, where the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performs. Choir rehearsals and broadcasts are often open to the public. The square also contains the Assembly Hall, seasonal flower gardens and the visitors’ center, with exhibits about the faith and the pioneers’ history.
On the adjacent block, the Family History Library is one of the world’s largest genealogy libraries and charges no fee for those researching their ancestors. Volunteer missionaries, many of whom speak multiple languages, offer tours of the square.
At the end of the year, Temple Square is often decorated with Christmas lights.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to three hours.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon; at year’s end, at night with the Christmas lights. Check the choir rehearsal schedule.
How to get there
It is downtown Salt Lake City, beside light rail stations. From the airport, the light rail arrives in about 20 minutes.
Tip
Check the website to see which buildings are open and the choir’s schedule, which varies by season. Tours with missionaries are available in several languages.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Temple Square
Can you enter the Salt Lake Temple?
The temple is reserved for church members for their ceremonies. On special occasions, such as after restorations, there are publicly announced visiting periods. The gardens, the Tabernacle and the visitor center are open to the public.
Can you attend the Tabernacle Choir?
Yes. rehearsals and broadcasts are often open to the public, in the Tabernacle or at the Conference Center, depending on the season. Check the schedule beforehand.
Do you have to pay to visit Temple Square?
There is no charge to enter the square, the gardens, the visitor center or to attend open choir rehearsals.