Old churches are especially eye-catchy as the designs used when constructing them were unique and spectacular.
Europe is known for the most striking and biggest church in the world.
Many of the churches built during the renaissance era still stand firm, hosting many worshippers and tourists.
The Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Santarem, Portugal. Photo: @BillAchusimSource: Twitter
The worlds biggest churches are mainly in Europe, Latin America and North America.
They also carry the largest floor area.
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St. Peters Basilica, Vatican City
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Yes, it is.
Apart from its fine architecture, the church is also one of the most-visited sites in all of Rome.
St.Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City. Photo: @Basilica1885Source: Twitter
Thebeautiful central domeof the cathedral rises to 136 meters high.
With a capacity of 45,000, this Basilica stands as one of themost visited churchesin Brazil.
It is also the most important Marian pilgrimage centre in Brazil, located in Aparecida.
Basilica Of The National Shrine Of Our Lady Of Aparecida, Aparecida, Brazil. Photo: @CatholicSatSource: Twitter
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Seville Cathedral, Seville, Spain
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Seville Cathedral, Seville, Spain, is the biggest cathedral in the world.
It is not just a house of worship but also a tourist spot.
Seville Cathedral is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites.
Seville Cathedral, Seville, Spain. Photo: @DrJACameronSource: Twitter
Cathedral Of Saint John The Divine, New York, America
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Lovers of Gothic architecture would love to visit this cathedral over and over.
Milan Cathedral has an internal area of 10,186 square meters.
Cathedral Of Saint John The Divine, New York, America. Photo: @OrchLeagueHubSource: Twitter
The capacity of Milan Cathedral is 40,000.
The cathedral also houses a collection of sculptures and paintings.
The construction of the church started in 1994 and was completed in 2004.
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It has an internal area of 10,090 square meters and a height of 141.2 meters.
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Thehouse of worshiphas an internal area of 9,687 square meters.
Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy. Photo: @tarunchandelSource: Twitter
The church’s construction started in 1904 and proceeded through the following years.
Liverpool Cathedral was consecrated in 1978. Notable church features include a modern oval design, 44 confessionaries, and several chapels.
The capacity of The Basilica of the Holy Trinity is 9,000.
Basilica of Our Lady of Lichen, Konin, Poland. Photo: @apiazzaSource: Twitter
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Ulm Minster, Ulm, Germany
The German church has an area of 8,260 square meters.
The construction of Ulm Minster commenced in 1377 but stopped after a few years.
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The church was completed in 1890.
Ulm Minster is the tallest church in the world.
It adapts Gothic architecture and has unique designs inside and outside the church.
Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool, United Kingdom. Photo: @shanteslagleSource: Twitter
To reach the top of the church, one has to go up 768 steps.
Some of the biggest churches in the world took decades to complete, while others took centuries.
They also offer manybusinessand career prospects, and they have the necessary infrastructure and many attractions for recreation.
The Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Santarem, Portugal. Photo:@BillAchusimSource: Twitter
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