St. George Utah Temple is a Mormon church ( also Latter-day Saints – LDS church) and the longest-serving Latter-day Saints temple in service. The temple offers a serene and spiritual atmosphere and it was a pleasure to walk the grounds and take beautiful church pictures on a nice day. This Christian sanctuary allows one to search for inner spirituality and connect with the Higher Power.
Located in St. George, Utah, the majestic and composed St George Utah temple bestows spirituality, strength and guidance to the people. This holy place was originally known as St. George Temple, one of the oldest LDS temples. Mormonism has a complicated history and was not accepted by many Christians. The state of Utah was remote enough for the LDS church to settle here and start building their temples.
Completed in 1877, the temple was designed with three ordinance rooms and eighteen sealing rooms. This temple is an inspiring building and great for architectural photography.
Planning a trip to St.George is probably easier from Las Vegas via I-15; it is about 120 miles away. This LDS church welcomes followers from every part of the world. Looking at the temple while walking around the beautiful and well-maintained temple grounds and taking beautiful church pictures can fill one with peace and a sense of spirituality.
The gleaming white exterior of the temple adds elegance. The prominent architectural features and attributes of this temple are very impressive. The areas and rooms in the St George, Utah, LDS Mormon temple are maintained carefully to preserve serenity and harmony.
The murals and paintings in the temple rooms are stunning and transport one to a calm and peaceful place. Note of caution, however, St. George Utah Temple is closed to outsiders and visitors can only see pictures of the interiors in the visitor center.
If you plan a road trip to St. George, Utah, another Utah attraction must be on the list of things to do – visit to St. George Tabernacle. This LDS church was opened only one year before the temple in 1876.
The building has a classic architectural design with a tall bell tower, and the red brick used for construction matches the color of red cliffs surrounding St. George. The building is open to the general public and has beautiful interiors, including very nice spiral staircases.
When taking pictures of buildings, do not miss such great architectural details. The main prayer hall is elegantly decorated and presents an ambiance of harmony and contentment. This feeling is also reflected in the minds of those visiting this holy place.
St. George, Utah has other tourist attractions – Dinosaur Museum and Red Cliffs Natural Park. The famous Grand Canyon North Rim is not too far, as well as Zion National Park and Brice Canyon National Park, perfect for taking nature photos.
19.12.2023 by FPImages
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