Temple Square
Temple Square is a National Historic Landmark[1] and religious center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[2][3] Temple Square contains the Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake Assembly Hall, the Seagull Monument and two visitors' centers.[4] With 3 million to 5 million visitors a year, Temple Square is the most popular tourist attraction in Utah.[4]
Temple Square Media
Layout of Temple Square, circa 1893.
Temple Square and the surrounding area in 2013.
"The Salt Lake Temple, also known as the Mormon Temple, worship site of the Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah"
Christus statue in North Visitors' Center
Old Bureau of Information building, which served visitors from 1904 to 1978 (1909 photo).
The Assembly Hall at Temple Square at Christmas time.
A panoramic view showing Temple Square from the Conference Center looking south.
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Other websites
- Official website - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Official Site - Temple Square at lds.org
References
- ↑ "Temple Square". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Archived from the original on 2007-10-18. Retrieved 2008-07-12.
- ↑ C. Mark Hamilton (1983). The Salt Lake Temple: A Monument to a People. http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/t/TEMPLESQUARE.html. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
- ↑ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Style Guide - The Name of the Church. http://newsroom.lds.org/style-guide. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Graham, Jim (2006-05-21). Temple Square still top tourist attraction in Utah. Daily Herald. http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/179379/4/. Retrieved 2006-12-14.
Coordinates: 40°46′13″N 111°53′33″W / 40.77041°N 111.89246°W
