Mormon Tabernacle
Salt Lake City’s most famous building is one of the most fascinating structures in the United States. Construction began on the oval tabernacle, designed by Brigham Young himself, in 1863 and the crowning glory is the massive domed roof rising 20m (65ft) high and self-supporting, so there are no pillars to block the congregation’s views. It still ranks among the largest timber-roof frames in the world. Equally impressive is the tabernacle’s simple, unadorned interior and its superb acoustics. The building is home to the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and a stunning 11,000-pipe organ, both of which can be heard during regular free recitals. The choir sings here every Sunday and holds a practice each Thursday evening that’s open to the public at no charge.
