Mexico City Mexico Temple

Mexico City Mexico Temple
México City México Temple
The Mexico City Mexico temple's unique design was inspired by Aztec and Maya architecture.
The Mexico City Mexico temple's unique design was inspired by Aztec and Maya architecture.
Number 26 edit data
Dedication 2 December 1983 (2 December 1983) by
Gordon B. Hinckley
Site 7 acres (2.8 hectares)
Floor area 116,642 sq ft (10,836 m2)
Height 152 ft (46 m)
Preceded by Papeete Tahiti Temple
Followed by Boise Idaho Temple
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Coordinates: 19°27′57.25799″N 99°5′12.31439″W / 19.4659049972°N 99.0867539972°W / 19.4659049972; -99.0867539972 The Mexico City Mexico Temple (formerly the Mexico City Temple) is the 28th constructed and 26th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the north-eastern part of the Mexican capital, Mexico City, it was built with a unique design inspired by ancient Aztec and Mayan architecture. It is the largest temple outside the United States.

The Mexico City Mexico Temple was announced on April 3, 1976, and dedicated on December 2, 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on a 7-acre (28,000 m2) plot, has 4 ordinance rooms and 11 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 116,642 square feet (10,836.4 m2). It was the first of twelve Latter-day Saint temples built in Mexico.

The Mexico City Mexico Temple closed March 30, 2007 for renovations that were expected to take up to 14 months.[4] Renovations are now complete and the church conducted guided tours of the temple from 20 October through 8 November 2008. Rededication of the Mexico City temple took place on Sunday, 16 November 2008 by President Thomas S. Monson.[5]

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