Church Announces Design and Location Updates for Temples in Europe and North America

LDS Gospel March 23, 2026

An exterior rendering of the Vienna Austria Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released updated plans today for three upcoming temples, providing the first architectural renderings for sites in Austria and Mexico, alongside a revised location for a new temple in North Carolina.

The announcements highlight the Church’s continued global expansion of its "houses of the Lord," which President Russell M. Nelson has described as essential for strengthening the spiritual foundations of its members.

First Rendering Released for Vienna Austria Temple

Church officials have unveiled the exterior design for the Vienna Austria Temple, marking a historic milestone as the first temple to be constructed in the country.

Location: Silbergasse 2, Vienna.
Specifications: A multistory structure of approximately 15,300 square feet situated on a 0.80-acre site.
Local Impact: The temple will serve nearly 4,700 members across 17 congregations in Austria.

First announced by President Nelson in April 2021, the project emphasizes the Church's growing presence in Central Europe.

Expansion in Mexico: Culiacán Rendering Debuts

An exterior rendering of the Culiacán Mexico Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Following the announcement of several new temples in Mexico, the Church has released the rendering for the Culiacán Mexico Temple. This facility will be one of many serving the 1.5 million Latter-day Saints in the country.

Location: Avenida Milenium in the Colonia Country Tres Rios.
Specifications: A single-story temple of roughly 10,000 square feet, which will include an adjacent patron housing building on a five-acre site.
Context: Mexico currently hosts 14 operating temples, with 13 others either announced or under construction.

New Location Set for Charlotte North Carolina Temple

A map showing the location of the Charlotte North Carolina Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The First Presidency announced a site change for the Charlotte North Carolina Temple. The facility, originally announced in April 2023, will now be located in the suburban community of Mint Hill.

New Address: 5926 Mathews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina.
Specifications: A 30,700-square-foot, single-story temple on a 7.7-acre plot.
Significance: This will be the second temple in North Carolina, joining the Raleigh North Carolina Temple to serve the state’s 98,000 members.

About Temples

Unlike meetinghouses where weekly Sunday services are held, temples are considered sacred spaces dedicated to "eternal" ordinances. These include marriage sealings and baptisms, which the Church teaches unite families forever.