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Nov 4, 2012

Top 10 Largest Churches in the World


There are so many churches all around the world. They are famous for some obvious reason but these churches are famous for their giant size. These are the Top 10 Largest Churches in the world. We hope these Top 10 Largest Churches will be popular to our audiences. Let’s see.

1. St. Peter’s Basilica: It is the largest church among all of churches in the world. This church is located in Vatican City. The length is 730 ft and the wide is 500 ft. It is capable to provide accommodation of 60,000 people. It was formed 1506 to 1626 by Michelangelo. This largest church is in the 1st position of these Top 10 Largest Churches in the World.

2. Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida: This church is located in Brazil. It was built in 1955 and designed in a Greek cross. It is 567 ft long and 551 ft wide. It is able to give place 45,000 people. It is one of the most important National Marian Shrine in Brazil. This church is in the 2nd position of these Top 10 Largest Churches in the World.

3. Cathedral of Seville: This church is also known as Cathedral de Santa Maria de la Sede. It is claimed by some as the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. The construction of this church began in 1402 and lasted until 16th century. The total area of this church is 11,520 sq m. that’s why the 3rd position of these Top 10 Largest Churches in the World belongs to this church.

4. Cathedral of Saint John the Divine: The 4th position of these Top 10 Largest Churches in the World goes to an American church named Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. The church is located in New York City. The length of the church is 183.2 m and 70.7 m wide. This was designed as a Byzantine-Roman but transformed into Gothic.

5. Liverpool Cathedral: The Cathedral of Christ is in Liverpool, England. It is the fifth largest cathedral in the world. The covering area of this church is 103,334 sq ft. The Cathedral bell in the tower is the largest and highest in the world that is 219 ft and weighing 31 tons. This bell is named Bartlett Bells. This church is in the 5th position of these Top 10 Largest Churches in the World.

6. Church of the Most Holy Trinity: The Church of the Most Holy Trinity is the fourth largest Catholic Church in the world and sixth largest Christian church in the world. The church was built during 2004 to 2007. It is 95 m long and 115 m wide. It is capable to accommodate up to 9,000 people. This is in Portugal. This church is in the 6th position of these Top 10 Largest Churches in the World.

7. Milan Cathedral: Milan Cathedral is in Milan, Italy. The construction began in 1386 and completed in 1965. The church is 157 m wide and 92 m long. It can cover 40,000 people. This is the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world and one of the most famous buildings in Europe. This is in the 7th position of these Top 10 Largest Churches in the World.

8. Basilica of the Sacred Heart: Basilica of the Sacred Heart is the most famous church of Belgium. This is a Roman catholic church. King Leopold II laid the first stone in during the birthday celebration of the 75th Independence of Belgium. The construction was completed in 1969. The length of this church is 164.5 m and width of 107.80 m. This is in the 8th position of these Top 10 Largest Churches in the World.

9. Basilica of Our Lady of Peace: The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is a Roman Catholic Basilica is listed by Guinness World Records as the largest church in the world which is located in Ivory Coast. The total area of this is 30,000 sq m and capable to accommodate 18,000 worshipers. It was built during 1985 to 1989 and ordained in 1990 by Pope John Paul II. This is in the 9th position of these Top 10 Largest Churches in the World.

10. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Liche: This church is located in Poland. This is seventh in Europe and tenth in the world. The church was built from 1994 to 2004. It has a length of 120 m and wide 77 m. the church was made to honor the Virgin Mary and is home to the 200-year old painting. This church is in the 10th position of these Top 10 Largest Churches in the World.