Bronfman Amphitheater
Project Title
Bronfman Amphitheater
Description
The Bronfman Amphitheatre was designed for an outdoor performance area in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. During an excavation in 1977, the ruins of the New Holy Maria Church were unearthed. Due to pressure from the religious community, construction of the amphitheatre was indefinitely suspended.

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Jerusalem, Israel

Timeline
between 1974 and 1982
Location
Completion Date
Notes
Client: Jerusalem Foundation

Project Type
Creator
Safdie Architects
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