Twin Falls Idaho Temple Pictures
The Twin Falls Temple rises at the highest point in the Twin Falls region — its 152-foot spire visible for miles across the Snake River Canyon country of southern Idaho. Inspired by the magnificent Shoshone Falls just five miles away, the temple’s waterfall-themed design, Syringa flower art glass, and breathtaking hand-painted mural ordinance rooms make it one of the most distinctive temples in the Church. Dedicated on August 24, 2008, it was the fourth temple built in Idaho. Our collection of Twin Falls Temple pictures, art prints, and paintings captures this beautiful temple in a range of styles and sizes.
For Eternity
by Rory Wallwork
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A Place of Refuge
by Rory Wallwork
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Eternal Paradise
by AJ Buruca
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Summer Peace
by Rory Wallwork
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Cascading Waters
by Dustin Bitter
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Heavenly Light
by Rory Wallwork
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Glorious Light
by Dustin Bitter
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Aerial Sunrise
by Rory Wallwork
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Jubilant Sunset
by Dustin Bitter
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Twilight Gates
by Rory Wallwork
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Morning Light
by Rory Wallwork
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Glory to the Highest
by Rory Wallwork
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Summer Glow
by Rory Wallwork
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Morning Light Vertical
by Rory Wallwork
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Flora Watercolor Painting
by Katauna Davis
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Peace Be Still
by Dustin Bitter
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Eternal Creations
by Dustin Bitter
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Spring Day
by Dustin Bitter
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Golden Morning Light
by AJ Buruca
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Summer Sunset
by Rory Wallwork
About the Twin Falls Idaho Temple
Announced on October 2, 2004 and dedicated on August 24, 2008 by President Thomas S. Monson, the Twin Falls Idaho Temple is the 128th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the 4th built in Idaho. The 31,245-square-foot temple sits on 9.1 acres of the former Candleridge Golf Course, just south of the rim of the Snake River Canyon on Eastland Drive North — a site personally selected by President Gordon B. Hinckley in June 2004 from eight properties under consideration. The magic of this location is considerable: the temple's spire is the highest point in the area, and the surrounding canyon country and sweeping Magic Valley farmland make it one of the most dramatically situated temples in Idaho. The exterior features 282 precast concrete panels with a quartz rock finish mined in Washington State, each panel weighing up to 30 tons, and the interior uses wood imported from Africa, granite from India, and stone from Montana.
The temple's design is a love letter to the Magic Valley landscape. The exterior incorporates a waterfall motif in its walls, stained glass, and entrance landscaping — with two cascading water features at the entrance — all inspired by Shoshone Falls, one of the most powerful waterfalls in North America. The syringa flower, Idaho's state flower, appears throughout approximately 200 art glass windowpanes, each assembled from 12,000 pieces of glass. The ordinance rooms feature breathtaking hand-painted panoramic murals showcasing local landscapes including the majestic Shoshone Falls — one of only a handful of temples where patrons are surrounded by such immersive painted environments. The 14 stake presidents of the Magic Valley co-authored a letter in 1996 asking President Hinckley for a temple; when it was finally dedicated 12 years later, 159,863 people toured it during a five-week open house — 10,000 more than had been planned for.
Twin Falls Temple Photos, Art & Prints
The Twin Falls Temple's setting on the canyon rim — its spire framed against the wide Idaho sky, with the dramatic Snake River Canyon and the agricultural landscape of the Magic Valley stretching in every direction — makes it a naturally compelling photographic subject. The warm golden light of southern Idaho evenings, the dramatic canyon weather, and the changing seasons of the high desert create beautiful conditions for photography throughout the year. Our collection features photography and fine art capturing the temple in all its seasons and lighting conditions.
Twin Falls Temple prints make a meaningful and inspirational gift for members throughout the Magic Valley and south-central Idaho — and for anyone who has felt the peace of this beautifully sited temple overlooking the Snake River Canyon. Perfect for weddings, mission homecomings, new homes, and other milestone occasions.