The largest church in the world

7. Milan Cathedral, Italy




Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is often referred to as one of the largest churches in the world. Its construction started in 1386 and was only completed in 1965. The cathedral measures 157 m (515 ft) long and 92 m (302 ft), accommodating 40,000 people. It 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 Catholic Church is the fourth largest and sixth largest Christian church in the world. Built between 2004 and 2007 and was ordained on October 12, 2007, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the apparitions of Fatima. The church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity was entirely paid with gifts from the pilgrims. It has a length of 95 m (310 ft) and a width of 115 m (380 ft) wide, accommodate 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. It occupies a total area of ​​103,334 square feet (9,600 square meters) and was built mainly of sandstone. The cathedral's bell tower is the largest and highest in the world that is 219 ft and weighs 31 tons. The 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 and is claimed as the largest Anglican cathedral and the fourth largest Christian church in the world. It has a length of 183.2 m (601 ft) long and 70.7 m (232 ft). It was originally designed as Byzantine-Romanesque but was transformed into Gothic. A major fire damaged the church in 2001; construction and restoration continues today thus earning 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 at the end of the 12th century. Architect Christian then add an extra dimension of height. Central nave rising to a height of 42 m (137.7 feet). 

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 the form of a Greek cross. It has a length of 173 m (567 ft) and a width of 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 referred to 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 has ever seen. Located in Rome the capital of Italy. With a length of 730 ft (220 m) wide and 500 ft (150 m), it has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world, and holds up to 60,000 people. St. Peter's Basilica Renaissance and Baroque architectural style. The basilica is one of the holiest Christian sites and the greatest of all Christian churches. Built from 1506 to 1626 with Michelangelo among architects. This building is officially known in Italian as the Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano. It is famous as a place of pilgrimage, for liturgical functions and historical associations.