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It was gutted by fire in 2010, planned for reconstruction in 2011, rebuilt and transformed from 2012 through 2015 and now is ready for visitors.

The LDS Church's Provo City Center Temple, rising from the ashes of the historic tabernacle, will open its doors to the public next week.

The Utah-based faith also has released the first photos of the newly decked-out interior, including images of the celestial room, the bridal room and the pulpit from the charred tabernacle that was restored and returned to become part of the temple chapel.

Free tours of the building will run from Jan. 15 though March 5. The first batches of complimentary tickets were scooped up fast. More are expected to be made available next week at tickets.lds.org or by calling 855-537-2000.

The temple will be dedicated in three Sunday sessions March 20, according to an LDS Church news release, with a cultural celebration taking place the day before.

A devastating blaze in December 2010 destroyed the tabernacle's interior. Crews have reconstructed the edifice, using the structure's restored exterior walls to convert it into Utah's 16th Mormon temple.

LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson announced the project in October 2011.

When the new temple is dedicated, Provo will join South Jordan as the only cities in the world with two Mormon temples.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sees temples as houses of God, where faithful members take part in their religion's highest ordinances, including eternal marriage.