Mexico City Mexico Temple
| Mexico City Mexico Temple | ||||
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Mexico City Mexico Temple | ||||
| Number | 26 | |||
| Dedication | 2 December 1983, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 7 acres (2.8 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 116,642 sq ft (10,836.4 m2) | |||
| Height | 152 ft (46 m) | |||
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| Announced | 3 April 1976, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | 25 November 1979, by Boyd K. Packer | |||
| Open house | 9–19 November 1983 20 October – 8 November 2008 | |||
| Rededicated | 16 November 2008, by Thomas S. Monson September 13, 2015, by Henry B. Eyring | |||
| Designed by | Emil B. Fetzer | |||
| Location | Mexico City, Mexico | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 19°27′57.25799″N 99°5′12.31439″W / 19.4659049972°N 99.0867539972°W | |||
| Exterior finish | White cast stone | |||
| Temple design | Modern adaptation of ancient Mayan architecture | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 11 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
| Visitors' center | Yes | |||
| Notes | The Mexico City Mexico Temple was closed March 30, 2007 for renovations and was rededicated Sunday, 16 November 2008. The temple was again closed in early 2014 for renovations. A public open house was held from Friday, 14 August 2015, through Saturday, 5 September 2015, excluding Sundays. The temple was rededicated on Sunday, September 13, 2015. | |||
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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 (LDS Church). The intent to build the temple was announced on April 3, 1967, by church president Spencer W. Kimball.
It is located in the north-eastern part of the Mexican capital, Mexico City. The architecture is influenced by the Mayan Revival style, and includes both Aztec and Mayan elements. The temple was designed by Emil B. Fetzer. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on November 25, 1979, conducted by Boyd K. Packer. It is the largest temple outside the United States.