This month, a new cultural center opened in Rio de Janeiro which features a 730 square-foot replica of Jerusalem from the era of the Second Temple. It is only the second of its kind, since the only other replica is housed at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem itself. The center is funded and run by the Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus, one of the largest evangelical churches in Brazil.

The center features interactive activities as well as the intricate replica, which includes 12,000 light bulbs and constructions of the main architectural features of the city from the time, including a theater, the hippodrome, and the Second Temple. As well as the permanent exhibition, the center has temporary exhibits, which at the moment is a celebration of the 60 year birthday of the state of Israel.

Click here to see the Centro Cultural Jerusalem’s official website.