Temple Square
The headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church), and the heart of the city, made up of the Salt Lake Temple, the Tabernacle and gardens.
Temple Square is the starting point and symbol of Salt Lake City. After Mormon pioneers arrived in 1847, they began building the Salt Lake Temple here, and its granite temple with six spires took 40 years to complete. The square also includes the Tabernacle, the Assembly Hall, a visitor center and beautiful gardens. Across from it is the Conference Center, which holds 20,000 people, and its rooftop garden offers views over the whole city. Admission to the grounds is free, with multilingual volunteer guides. The temple itself is open only to church members, and it is undergoing a major seismic retrofit, so parts of its exterior are hidden behind construction barriers. The December Christmas Lights display is the liveliest event in the city. Get off at the Temple Square station on the TRAX light rail.
Opening hours
Grounds approx. 9:00–21:00, free
Nearby sights
- Salt Lake Tabernacle & Tabernacle Choir
- Beehive House
- Utah State Capitol
- Cathedral of the Madeleine
- Clark Planetarium
- Ensign Peak
- Gilgal Sculpture Garden
- Liberty Park & Tracy Aviary