HERE'S 10 largest church in the World!

10. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Licheń, Poland



The Sanctuary of Our Lady of lichen is the largest church in Poland, in Europe seventh and tenth in the world. The church was built from 1994 until 2004. Has a length of 120 m (393 ft) wide and 77 m (252 ft). Sanctuary of Our Lady of lichen was built to honor the Virgin Mary and is home to the 200-year-old painting known as "Our Lady of Sorrows, Queen of Poland."

9. Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Ivory Coast



The Basilica of our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro, a Roman Catholic basilica is listed by Guinness World Records as the largest church in the world. Its area is 30,000 square meters (322,917 sq ft), accommodating 18,000 worshipers. However, calculated on the whole region including the rectory and villas, which are not part of the church. Basilica was built between 1985 and 1989 and was ordained in 1990 by Pope John Paul II.

8. Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Belgium



The National Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic basilica and is the parish church in Brussels, Belgium. King Leopold II laid the first stone in 1905 during the birthday celebration of the 75th Independence of Belgium. This development could be stopped because of World War II, construction completed in 1969. Has a length of 164.5 m (540 ft) wide and 107.80 m (353.7 ft). The church is the Catholic Church in the world's largest sixth and seventh among the Christian churches.

7. Milan Cathedral, Italy




Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is often referred to as one of the largest churches in the world. Construction began in 1386 and completed in 1965. This cathedral has a length of 157 m (515 ft) wide and 92 m (302 ft), accommodating 40,000 people. This is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and one of the most famous buildings in Europe.

6. Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Portugal



The Church of the Most Holy Trinity is the fourth largest Catholic Church and the sixth largest Christian church in the world. Built between 2004 and 2007 and was ordained on October 12, 2007, on the occasion of anniversary of the Fatima apparitions 90. The church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity was fully paid with gifts from the pilgrims. Has a length of 95 m (310 ft) wide and 115 m (380 ft), accommodating up to 9,000 people.

5. Liverpool Cathedral, United Kingdom


The Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool, England is the fifth largest cathedral in the world. This church occupies a total area of 103,334 square feet (9600 square meters) and the main building material sandstone. Cathedral bells 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.

4. Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, United States



The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in the City and Diocese of New York claimed to be the largest and the Anglican Cathedral and the fourth largest Christian church in the world. Has a length of 183.2 m (601 ft) wide and 70.7 m (232 ft). This church was originally designed as a Byzantine-Roman, but transformed into Gothic. A huge fire which damaged a church in 2001; construction and restoration still continues today, so get its nickname: St. John the Unfinished.

3. Cathedral of Seville, Spain


Also known as Catedral de Santa Maria de la Sede (Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See), Cathedral of Seville is claimed by some as the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Its construction began in 1402 and continued until the 16th century. The total area covers 11,520 sq m. A large mosque that used to sit on the site in the late 12th century. Christian architect then adds an extra dimension to high. Central nave rises to a height of 42 m (137.7 ft).

2. Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, Brazil

The new Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida was built in 1955 and designed in a Greek cross. Has a length of 173 m (567 ft) wide and 168 m (551 ft), and holds 45,000 people. Pope John Paul II called the church the most important National Marian Shrine in Brazil. Officially declared as "the largest Marian Temple in the World" in 1984.

1. St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City


This is the largest church in the world that never existed. Located in Italy's capital Rome. With a length of 730 ft (220 m) wide and 500 ft (150 m), he has the biggest part of every Christian church in the world, and accommodate up to 60,000 people. St. Peter's style of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Basilica is one of the sites most sacred Christian and the greatest of all Christian churches. Built from 1506 to 1626 by Michelangelo among the architects. The building is officially known in Italian as the Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano. The church is known as a place of pilgrimage, because the function and history of the liturgy association.

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