Temples are religious places of worship for Christians. Since Christianity is the oldest religion with many followers, churches were built in the areas where they lived. At the moment, Islam has become the most popular religion in the world, but Christianity is still not losing ground in terms of the number of parishioners. Each state allows people to practice their religion whenever and wherever they want. But the places of pilgrimage are different.
There are also the most inaccessible monasteries, which, despite their remoteness, receive a large number of pilgrims from all over the world every year. So, being the largest religion, from which numerous confessions originated, for thousands of people Christianity is the source of worship of God in temples. Below is a list 10 largest churches in the world... Let's take a look at them.
10. Sanctuary of Our Lady in Licheny (Poland)
Located in Poland, the Temple of the Sanctuary of Our Lady was opened for prayers in 2004. It covers an area of 122 square meters and a width of 79 meters. The construction of the grandiose temple began in 1994 and was completed in 2004. It is the sixth largest in Europe and is visited by a huge number of fans and tourists every day.
9. Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Peace (Notre Dame de la Paix, Cote d'Ivoire)
The Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Peace covers an area of 30,000 square meters. The temple is located in Ivory Coast and opened in 1989. Due to its vast territory and splendor, over 18,000 people can worship at the same time. It is the ninth largest temple in the world.
8. Basilica of the Sacre-Coeur (Brussels, Belgium)
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Sacre Coeur) is one of the oldest churches, the building began to be built in 1905, but the construction was completed only in 1970. It was opened to the public in the same year, so it is now a centenary church. The building was badly damaged by two world wars, and in fact was rebuilt twice.... Nearly 20,000 people can worship in the temple.
7. Milan Cathedral (Italy)
The large and majestic Milan Cathedral is located in Italy, and its construction took the longest time in history. It is also the most famous temple in the world and the most visited building in Europe. The basilica is 157 meters long and 92 meters wide. The cathedral is dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. You may be interested in the article 10 of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in the world.
6. Church of the Holy Trinity (Portugal)
The Church of the Holy Trinity became public in 2007, construction began in 2004 and was completed in no time. Nearly 10,000 believers can worship at the same time. The length of the temple is 95 meters, width is 115 meters.
5. Liverpool Cathedral (UK)
Liverpool Cathedral is one of the most beautiful temples in the history of Christianity. The building stands on sandstone, which is a unique and ideal material. It covers an area of 9,600 square meters and is renowned for its beauty. Bells weighing 31 tons have a majestic sound, also known as Bartlett Bells.
4. Cathedral of St. John the Divine (USA)
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is located in the United States of America. The majestic building was designed by renowned architects Philippe Hubert and George Frederick. The temple is executed in the Gothic style and can accommodate at the same time about 20,000 people.
3. Seville Cathedral (Spain)
Seville Cathedral is located in Spain and is considered one of the most significant historical buildings in the area. People say it took almost two centuries to build the temple. The church covers an area of 11,520 square meters, so you can imagine how huge the cathedral must be.
2. Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil)
The National Temple of Our Lady is located in Brazil. Construction of the great church began in 1908 and was completed in 1955. Dad X planned a temple as a child... With a capacity of 45,000 people, Aparecida is the most important national shrine in Brazil.
1. St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican)
Apart from the Vatican, the center for Christians can also be considered the St. Peter's Basilica. The construction of the temple began in 1506, it was completed in 1626, it took about 120 long years to complete the work. The largest cathedral accommodates more than 60,000 parishioners, all major popes were located here. The place is considered the most sacred for all Christians.
