Editor’s note:  All photographs in this photo essay are the property of the LDS Church and are used here by permission.

The newly refurbished Santiago Temple is drawing thousands of visitors during its open house.  Here — starting at the Baptistry and moving upward — are some close-ups of what the visitors are seeing.

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The newly remodeled Baptistry was enhanced by the addition of twelve oxen that
support the baptismal font.

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The waiting area near the entrance of the temple shows art glass that adorns the doorway. 
Also seen here are the first subtle uses of the color blue — a color that is used in many rooms of this temple.

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The attention to detail throughout the temple is shown in the marquetry in the surface of this desk.

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The bride’s room provides an elegant place for women to dress as they prepare for their temple sealings.

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The door handles and face plates are enhanced by carvings of copíhue, which is indigenous to
South America and is the national flower of Chile.

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This is one of two ordinance rooms in the Santiago Temple.

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Highlighted by a beautiful chandelier that reminds viewers of the light they receive in the temple, the
celestial room offers a place for meditation and prayer.

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Hidden behind the curtains of the celestial room are magnificent pieces of artwork that provide
glimpses of blue to celestial room patrons, as well as to visitors outside the temple.

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More art glass is apparent when seen from outside the temple entrance.

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After the remodeling, the number of sealing rooms has doubled to four.