Porto Alegre Brazil Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: September 30, 1997
Groundbreaking: May 2, 1998
Dedicated: December 17, 2000

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Overview

Porto Alegre Brazil Temple is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It was announced on September 30, 1997. Ground was broken on May 2, 1998. It was dedicated on December 17, 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.

Timeline

September 30, 1997Announced
May 2, 1998GroundbreakingJames E. Faust
December 2, 2000 – December 9, 2000Public open house
December 17, 2000DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

3 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2026. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	307 feet
Order of dedication	102nd temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 2 sealing
Site area	2 acres
Floor area	13,325 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Arrival center · Distribution center · Patron housing