Mormon temple

The Mormon Temple in Washington, D.C. is a building of unusual architecture. The building, lined with white marble (a symbol of purity and enlightenment), looks graceful, but the lack of windows makes it elusively strange. Sharp towers with needles of gilded spires stretch to the sky. One of the spires is crowned with a sculpture of the angel Moroni. In general, the appearance of the building is alarming and attractive.

When you approach the city, the temple appears in front of you from nowhere. And these elusive fragility and mystery can be called characteristic features of the structure. It doesn't stand on the ground, it hovers.

The temple is surrounded by an elegant square, in front of it there is a pond and a fountain. There are regular lectures and concerts, the interior includes a number of exhibits telling about the life of the Savior. The huge fresco depicting the second coming of Christ is especially appreciated. Entrance is free, but only before Christmas.

Built in 1974, it was the first Mormon temple to be built in the eastern United States and is considered the tallest of all Mormon church buildings.