There’s so much to learn about the Papeete Tahiti Temple! From the intrepid missionaries that traveled there in the 1840’s to the confusing government strike on the day of the renovation open house. Help us answer the questions like: why is the roof blue? and what is a carbuncle? Please join us for another amazing episode of the Every Temple Podcast!

Announcement:  2 April 1980
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  13 February 1981 by Spencer W. Kimball
Public Open House:  13–22 October 1983  |  9 days
Dedication:  27–29 October 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Public Open House:  14 October–4 November 2006  |  21 days
Rededication:  12 November 2006 by L. Tom Perry
Site:  1.7 acres  |  0.7 hectares
Exterior Finish:  Painted plaster over stucco using imported white sand
Architectural Features:  Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statue
Ordinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistry
Total Floor Area:  12,150 square feet  |  1,129 square meters
Height:  74 feet  |  22.6 meters
Elevation:  71 feet  |  22 meters

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