Rome Temple

I'm pretty sure that if you didn't hear the conference announcement of the Temple in Rome, Italy, you've heard about it since then.

Well, through the miracle of the internet I can show you where it's going to be and what the site currently looks like. Unfortunately I can't tell you what it will look like when it's completed; you'll have to rely on your imagination for that.

Here's a screen-shot from Google Earth of the area:

The site is in the Northeast section of the city, just inside the Grande Raccordo Anulare (the ring road around Rome). The pushpin at the bottom of the screen is La Villa (the Mission Home).

The lot that the church owns is beautiful. There are many trees that I hope will be kept and incorporated into the finished product. Those tall trees in the background are Stone Pines, also called Umbrella Pines 'cause they look like giant umbrellas. They're all over the place in Italy, and really give the area a cool feel. The trees below the pines are Olive trees.

Apparently there's a small building on the site currently. I don't know what the plans are with it, but I imagine it'll probably be in the way.

Can't you just imagine a temple there?

Here's a close-up of the olive grove. My sources tell me the trees are protected and can't be removed--they can be moved, but can't be REmoved.

Annie and I both are excited to attend the dedication of the temple. It'll be great for the members over there to have a temple so close... and great for us to be able to attend the temple on our vacations over there.