The Madrid Spain Temple

of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The Madrid Temple is the first temple in a traditionally Catholic European country. The interior, and several exterior details, were borrowed from the Royal Palace of Charles IV in Madrid and give the temple a Mediterranean feel. The gold and silver dome on the ceiling of the Celestial Room was taken from a traditional Spanish design that originated in the Temple of Solomon. The Temple is part of a large temple square complex that includes the Temple itself, a Family History Center, a Garment Distribution Center, a Hostel for visiting patrons, some missionary apartments, a Missionary Training Center, classrooms for a Church Education Institute, apartments for the temple president, MTC president and visiting Church authorities, a Stake Center, an underground parking garage and a Plaza containing gardens, sculptures and fountains.

A Temple in Spain was announced on 4 April 1993, the city was announced on 9 October 1993.
Ground was broken and construction begun on 11 June 1996.
The cornerstone was laid and the temple dedicated on 19-21 March 1999.
There are 4 Sealing rooms and 4 Ordinance rooms in the 45,000 square foot temple.
The spire is ? feet tall.
The Madrid Temple serves Stakes in Spain, Portugal, The Canary Islands and parts of France.

Pictures of the Interior:

The east doors of the temple.
Source: Church News.

The same window from the inside.
Source: Church News.

The Waiting Area.
Source: Open House Brochure.


The Bride's Room.
Source: Open House Brochure.


The Baptistry.
Source: Open House Brochure.


One of the four Sealing Rooms.
Source: Open House Brochure.


One of the four Endowment Rooms.
Source: Open House Brochure.


The Celestial Room.
Source: Open House Brochure.

Rooms not Pictured:
Three Sealing Rooms

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