The Los Angeles Temple Visitors' Center reopened on August 7, 2010, after two years of remodeling. The center highlights the history of the Church in Southern California while focusing on fundamental principles of the gospel. The 12,000-square-foot (1,100 square meter) building includes several areas for exhibits and two theaters. Its centerpiece is an 11-foot (3.4 meter) replica of the Christus statue, which is visible from outside the visitors' center.