The Bogota Colombia Temple took an astonishing 15 years from announcement to dedication! But the members took it in stride, continuing to visit their nearest temple (Lima Peru - 5-6 day trip), doing their Family History, and praying and fasting for the temple as it encountered bureaucratic friction.The temple is beautiful and beloved by the members in Colombia! We can't wait to tell you more about it in this episode of the Every Temple Podcast!

Announcement: 7 April 1984

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 26 June 1993 by William R. Bradford

Public Open House: 27 March–18 April 1999 | 22 days

Dedication: 24–26 April 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Site: 3.71 acres | 1.5 hectares

Exterior Finish: Brazilian granite, Asa Branca

Architectural Features: Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statue

Ordinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistry

Total Floor Area: 53,500 square feet | 4,970 square meters

Height: 124 feet | 37.8 meters

Elevation: 8,371 feet | 2,552 meters

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