Temple Square

Temple Square is a religious museum in downtown Salt Lake City in the United States, covering roughly 10 acres (4 hectares) with gardens, exhibits, and several buildings including the Salt Lake Temple and the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Two visitor centers offer tours and information about the significance of this complex for the faith community and the city's history.

Pioneers founded this site in 1847 when Brigham Young designated the central gathering place for the new settlement. Over the following decades, the main structure and additional facilities were built step by step, forming the religious and cultural heart of the city today.

The Tabernacle Choir still performs regular concerts inside the historic hall, where the acoustics are so refined that even a pin drop can be heard across the room. These performances draw visitors from many countries and show the continuing role of this place as a musical center.

Free tours in multiple languages start daily from both visitor centers and offer insight into the religious and civic significance of the complex. Paths are mostly level and well-maintained, making the site suitable for a calm walk through the grounds.

The Family History Library inside the grounds holds genealogical records from 110 countries and allows visitors to research their own ancestry. Many travelers spend hours searching the archives for connections to their family line.