As the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple prepares to open to public on June 23, 2026, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the first official photos of the interior.
First announced in 2021 by President Russell M. Nelson, the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple will be the twelfth dedicated temple in the country. It is the first built in Minas Gerais. Twelve more temples have have been announced or are currently under construction, eventually bringing the total number of temples in Brazil to 24.
The Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple. | Courtesy of Church NewsroomThe exterior of the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple is made from a special Brazilian granite; the building itself is a single story with a singular tower over the celestial room.
Exterior detailing of the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple showcasing the Brazilian granite. | Courtesy of Church NewsroomTraditional Portuguese tile patterns found throughout Minas Gerais were the inspiration behind the exterior and interior art glass. Colors focused on white, yellow, and a variety of blues. These motifs can be found in woodworking and carpeting throughout the temple.
Art glass on an exterior door to the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple. | Courtesy of Church Newsroom
The entry way into the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple. | Courtesy of Church NewsroomMuch of the millwork throughout the temple is made from native Brazilian taurai wood. In some areas, the wood has been painted white.
A hallway in the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple. | Courtesy of Church Newsroom
The bride’s room in the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple. | Courtesy of Church NewsroomAn example of taurai wood is in the baptistry, where it is used for the handrail.
Baptistry in the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple. | Courtesy of Church Newsroom
An ordinance room in the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple. | Courtesy of Church NewsroomCrystal chandeliers and decorative pendant light fixtures can be found in various places throughout the temple, including the sealing rooms and the celestial room.
Celestial Room of the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple. | Courtesy of Church Newsroom
An eternal mirror effect in the Celestial Room. | Courtesy of Church NewsroomThe public is invited to tour the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple from June 13 to June 27, 2026.
A sealing room in the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple. | Courtesy of Church Newsroom
Detailing inside the temple. | Courtesy of Church NewsroomThe temple will be dedicated on August 16, 2026.
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