Menu
Archives

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple: Facts and figures

Location: Avenida Bolivar #825 — Esquina Avenida Genesis, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Temple Presidency: Arthur F. Coombs, Jr., president; Bevan Haycock and Luis Dickson, counselors.

Rooms: Celestial room, four sealing rooms, four endowment rooms and baptistry.

Exterior: Bianco Regina granite

Size: 65,000 square feet constructed on 6.5-acre site that includes a building for patron housing.

Architect: The Scott Partnership Architecture, Orlando, Fla., and Architectura del Sol, Santo Domingo, D.R.

Contractor: Caralva, S.A., Santo Domingo, D.R.

District: Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Haiti, and branches on nearby islands.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Pertinent facts: Announced Nov. 16, 1993; groundbreaking Aug. 18, 1996; open house attended by 39,520. dedicated Sept. 17, 2000, by President Gordon B. Hinckley with 9,630 in attendance.

Newsletters
Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox
The three things you need to know everyday
Highlights from the last week to keep you informed