Rome Italy Temple
| Rome Italy Temple | ||||
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| Number | 162 | |||
| Dedication | 10 March 2019, by Russell M. Nelson | |||
| Site | 14.5 acres (5.9 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 41,010 sq ft (3,810 m2) | |||
| Height | 156.25 ft (47.63 m) | |||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | 4 October 2008, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
| Groundbreaking | 23 October 2010, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
| Open house | 28 January-16 February 2019 | |||
| Current president | James Albert Toronto | |||
| Location | Rome, Italy | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 41°58′14.2284″N 12°32′44.2752″E / 41.970619000°N 12.545632000°E | |||
| Exterior finish | Bianco Sardo Granite | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
| Visitors' center | Yes | |||
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The Rome Italy Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Rome, Italy. The temple serves church members in Italy, as well as Malta, Greece, Cyprus, Albania, and parts of Romania. Thomas S. Monson, the LDS Church's president, announced the temple in 2008, a groundbreaking took place in 2010, and the temple opened after its dedication in 2019. The temple is the first in Italy and the 162nd worldwide.
The temple has two attached end spires. This temple was designed by Neils Valentiner, reflecting an architectural style reminiscent of Roman Catholic churches. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on October 23, 2010, conducted by Monson.