Tucson Temple Pictures
The Tucson Temple rises from the Catalina Foothills just north of the city, its striking blue-tiled dome — imported from Germany and capped by a gold-leafed statue of the angel Moroni — echoing the shape of Florence’s famous Duomo while drawing on the architecture of the nearby San Xavier del Bac mission and the historic Pima County Courthouse. The sixth temple built in Arizona and the 157th operating temple of the Church, it was dedicated on August 13, 2017 by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, who presided over the dedication in three sessions. Our collection of Tucson Arizona Temple pictures, art prints, and paintings captures this desert landmark in a range of styles and sizes.
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Calming the Storms
by Jason Miller
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Sunburst
by Rory Wallwork
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Glory To The Highest
by Rory Wallwork
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Front Sunrise
by Gavin Vanderbeek
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Pathway to Eternity
by Rory Wallwork
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From On High
by Alan Fullmer
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Heavenly Light
by Rory Wallwork
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Sonoran Jewel
by Jason Miller
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Desert Sunset
by Taylor Yardley
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And Ye Shall Have Peace
by Jason Miller
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Spring Sunset
by Rory Wallwork
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For Eternity
by Rory Wallwork
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Spring Day
by Rory Wallwork
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Sunset Illustration
by Steve Weller
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Light of Truth
by Dustin Bitter
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Skies of Fire
by A.J. Rich
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Light of the World
by Dustin Bitter
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Flora Watercolor Painting
by Katauna Davis
About the Tucson Arizona Temple
President Thomas S. Monson announced plans for a temple in Tucson, Arizona on October 6, 2012, during the opening remarks of the 182nd Semiannual General Conference, at a time when approximately 400,000 members of the Church called Arizona home. The Church had purchased a 7-acre site in the Catalina Foothills, where East Ina Road curves into Skyline Drive, back in 2010, later acquiring an adjacent residence to expand the property. Groundbreaking took place on October 17, 2015, with President Uchtdorf presiding — the same day ground was broken for the Concepción Chile Temple on the other side of the globe. The Tucson Temple became the sixth temple built in Arizona.
Rising above the Sonoran Desert landscape, the temple's most distinctive feature is its elongated, octagonal blue dome, clad in zinc-based tile imported from Germany and topped with a lantern and a gold-leafed statue of the angel Moroni. The design wasn't the original plan — architects had first envisioned a 95-foot steeple, which would have required a special permit from Pima County, before the dome concept was adopted instead, drawing inspiration from Florence's Duomo, the nearby San Xavier del Bac mission, and the historic Pima County Courthouse. About one-third of the site was left in its natural desert state, and cactus plants displaced during construction were transplanted to an on-site nursery before being reintegrated into the final landscaping of ocotillo, prickly pear, and red cactus flowers. The open house ran from June 3 through June 24, 2017, drawing more than 112,000 visitors, and the youth cultural celebration — themed "The Time Is Now" — brought together 2,100 young Latter-day Saints the evening before the dedication.
Tucson Arizona Temple Photos, Art & Prints
The Tucson Temple's setting in the Catalina Foothills, framed by the Santa Catalina Mountains and overlooking the Tucson valley, gives photographers a striking Sonoran Desert backdrop found nowhere else among Latter-day Saint temples. The temple's blue dome stands out vividly against the desert sky, while the surrounding landscaping of ocotillo, prickly pear, and red cactus blooms adds seasonal color and texture to every composition. Our collection features photography and fine art capturing the temple across the changing desert light, from golden sunrise over the mountains to the deep blues of a Tucson evening.
Tucson Arizona Temple prints make a meaningful and inspirational gift for members throughout Southern Arizona and for anyone drawn to the beauty of the Sonoran Desert landscape. Perfect for weddings, mission homecomings, new homes, and other milestone occasions.