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Church of ice

2007.04.07


"Happy Easter-Spring"
San Diego Mormon Temple
Tourists driving along Interstate-5 will not miss this stunning structure, bearing the image of an ice sculpture. The white, palace-style building features an awesome architectural design with numerous spires. The temple, which hosts religious activities for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is 190-feet tall and covers 59,000 square feet. While visitors are not allowed inside the temple, guests are welcome to tour the perfectly manicured grounds and admire the building's architectural design during regular temple hours.(not true the gates are always closed)

I have been infatuated with this church for the last 8 years when visiting to San Diego. It is impossible to get near the church due to fences gates and security guards. Never mind being able to see the inside. Sad to say the least. I have been told it is the church of the rich and famous so what else is new in California. I take photos out of the car speeding by on the high way with a blue sky it is a real enigma.


12 Comments
Carley
the white with all those spires is spectacular against the very blue sky!
Carley · 2007-04-07: 21:51
NovyMir what a church!
NovyMir · 2007-04-07: 21:57
NovyMir cathedral!
NovyMir · 2007-04-07: 21:57
magpy amazingly beautiful! I love the crisp colors
magpy · 2007-04-07: 23:01
tricky Great shots, it's a shame you can't get a closer look
tricky · 2007-04-08: 03:14
Lumierenatural Yes it is and has got me annoyed over time. I am not a religious woman howvever spiritual and adore sitting in a church taking in the calm and meditate. My believe is that “All “ churches or Cathedrals should be assessable to all people.
Lumierenatural · 2007-04-08: 07:34
Genevieve What an incredible church...love the them both!
Genevieve · 2007-04-08: 18:49
LisetteT Nice shot.
Impressionnant.
LisetteT · 2007-04-08: 20:34
RodolpheDeus Hors du temps...
RodolpheDeus · 2007-04-10: 08:22
chipotle beautiful shots.

i have to agree with you, though. the idea of a gated church is offensive to me.
chipotle · 2007-04-11: 08:01
gerryf I am flabbergasted !
gerryf · 2007-04-14: 07:57
dogziji oh yeah, i lived two blocks from this church! very magnificent...
dogziji · 2007-04-23: 21:02
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