Temple Square

Temple Square

Temple Square is a 10-acre (4.0 ha) complex, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Within Temple Square are the Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake Assembly Hall, the Seagull Monument, and two visitors' centers.

In 1847, when Mormon pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, LDS Church president Brigham Young selected a plot of the desert ground that was designated for the building of a temple. The land became known as Temple Square.

The square became the headquarters of the LDS Church. Other buildings were built on the plot, and it is surrounded by a 15-foot wall. As the church has grown, its headquarters have expanded into the surrounding area.

Attracting 3 million to 5 million visitors a year, Temple Square is the most popular tourist attraction in Utah, bringing in more visitors than the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone National Park.

Location

50 N Temple Street
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County
Utah, USA

Getting There

The Salt Lake Temple is located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. The nearest Trax station to the Salt Lake Temple is the Temple Square station, which is served by the Green line. From there, it is a short walk to the temple. Additionally, several bus routes also serve the area around the temple, including routes 6, 200, and 307.

Nearby Airports

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