Temples are some of the most beautiful buildings in the world. But temples are more than just buildings. President Thomas S. Monson said, "Temples are more than stone and mortar. They are filled with faith and fasting. They are built of trials and testimonies. They are sanctified by sacrifice and service." Each temple has its own unique design and decorations, designed to reflect the city they are built in. Here are 13 beautiful temple spires from temples around the world.
Bountiful Utah Temple
Dedicated January 8-14, 1995
(Photo from ldschurchtemples.com, by Scott Cannon.)
Boston Massachusetts Temple
Dedicated October 1, 2000
(Photo from ldschurchtemples.com, by Pam Burt.)
Newport Beach California Temple
Dedicated August 28, 2005
(Photo from ldschurchtemples.com, by Scott Cannon.)
Portland Oregon Temple
Dedicated August 19-21, 1989
(Photo from His Holy Houseby Robert A. Boyd.)
Columbia River Washington Temple
Dedicated November 18, 2001
(Photo from ldschurchtemples.com, by Maria Londono.)
Las Vegas Nevada Temple
Dedicated December 16-18, 1989
(Photo from ldschurchtemples.com, by Seth Jensen.)
Los Angeles California Temple
Dedicated March 11-14, 1956
(Photo from His Holy Houseby Robert A. Boyd.)
Freiberg Germany Temple
Dedicated June 29-30, 1985, Rededicated September 4, 2016
(Photo from ldschurchtemples.com, by Carl V Larson.)
Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple
Dedicated October 13-19, 1996
(Photo from His Holy Houseby Robert A. Boyd.)
Bern Switzerland Temple
Dedicated September 11-15, 1955, Rededicated October 23-25, 1992
(Photo from ldschurchtemples.com, by Aaron Nuffer.)
Jordan River Utah Temple
Dedicated November 16-20, 1981
(Photo from ldschurchtemples.com, by Andrew Nieto.)
Stockholm Sweden Temple
Dedicated July 2-4, 1985
(Photo from ldschurchtemples.com by Pam Burt.)
Tijuana Mexico Temple
Dedicated December 13, 2015
(Photo from ldschurchtemples.comby Jeanette Chimal.)
To see more stunning pictures of temples, check out His Holy Houseby Robert A. Boyd. The detail shots of ornate windows, beautiful stonework, and carved wooden doors remind us to appreciate every inch of the Lord's house. Available now at Deseret Book and deseretbook.com.
