New Jerusalem Theater
| New Jerusalem theater | |
|---|---|
The theater's external walls | |
Interactive map of the New Jerusalem theater area | |
| General information | |
| Location | Brejo da Madre de Deus, Pernambuco, Brazil |
| Coordinates | 8°10′56″S 36°11′36″W / 8.1822°S 36.1932°W |
| Construction started | 1968 |
| Technical details | |
| Size | 100,000 square metres (1,100,000 sq ft) |
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New Jerusalem Theater (Nova Jerusalém) is a city Theater located in Brejo da Madre de Deus, in the district of Fazenda Nova, approximately 180 kilometers (110 mi) from Recife. Established in 1968, this large open-air theater is known for hosting an outdoor Passion of Christ performance every Easter.
New Jerusalem theatre is considered the largest open-air theater in the world. It has artificial lakes, nine stages, a 3500 m wall and 70 towers.