The Mexico City D.F. Mexico Temple

of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Inspired by ancient Aztec and Mayan architecture, the Mexico City Temple is one of the most distinctive of the Church's temples. The tower has arches inspired by Mayan doorways, and the exterior was covered with Mayan and Aztec style designs. The Temple won an award for the artistic use of precast concrete. Ancient Central American architecture, with its Book of Mormon connections, was also inspirational in the Laie and Mesa temples. The Mexico City Temple is the largest temple outside the United States.

The temple was announced in April 1976.
Ground was broken and construction begun on 25 November 1979.
The cornerstone was laid and the temple dedicated on 2-4 December 1983.
There are 11 Sealing rooms and 4 Ordinance rooms in the 117,133 square foot temple.
The spire is 152 feet tall.
The Mexico City Temple serves stakes in most of Mexico.

Pictures of the Interior:

The Celestial Room.
Source: Ensign Magazine.

Rooms not Pictured:
The Baptistry
All 11 Sealing Rooms
The 4 Ordinance Rooms.

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