The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (sometimes referred to as the "LDS" or "Mormon" Church) is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Learn more

Temples are Houses of the Lord. They are sacred places where religious ceremonies and ordinances are performed. Currently, there are 124 temples located throughout the world. View a world map.

The photographs in this album illustrate the beauty and diversity of selected temples in the U.S. with historical or architectural significance.

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Salt Lake City, UT

An architectural feat for its time, this temple was constructed entirely by hand and took 40 years (1853-1893) to complete!

Item #TMSQ001

Angel Moroni

Atop most, but not all, temples is an eastward-facing golden statue of the angel Moroni who heralds the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Item #TMPL001

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