The 10 largest churches in the world.

(Baonghean.vn) - There are many magnificent churches built around the world. On the occasion of Christmas 2017, let's explore the 10 largest cathedrals in the world below.

1. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

St. Peter's Basilica, with its late Renaissance architecture, is located in Vatican City. St. Peter's Basilica can accommodate over 60,000 people and has a large area.The interior spans 15,160 square meters. The cathedral's magnificent main dome reaches a height of 136 meters.T

2. Basilica Of The National Shrine Of Our Lady Of Aparecida, Aparecida, Brazil

Ranked second in the Top 10 largest and most beautiful churches in the world is the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. This is the largest Marian church in Brazil, with a capacity of up to 45,000 worshippers.

3. Seville Cathedral, Spain

The Seville Cathedral, located in the city of Seville, Spain, has an interior area of ​​11,520 square meters. It is the final resting place of the great explorer Christopher Columbus of Genoa. The cathedral was built between 1402 and 1402 on the site of the former Almohad Mosque.

4. St. John the Divine Church - New York, USA

The Saint John the Divine church has an interior area of ​​11,200 square meters and a length of 183.2 meters. This massive structure is the work of architect Simon Veridi. Although construction began in 1892, the church remains officially unfinished to this day.

5. Milan Cathedral - Milan, Italy

Milan Cathedral, located in the city of Milan, Italy, has an interior area of ​​10,186 square meters. Construction of this magnificent cathedral began in 1386. Not only is it the oldest building, but it is also famous for its scale, occupying an area of ​​10,186 square meters. The cathedral boasts 135 spires, the tallest of which stands at 108.8 meters and is adorned with a golden statue of the Virgin Mary.

6. Basilica of Our Lady of Lichen, Konin, Poland

This magnificent church, located in the city of Konin, Poland, was built starting in 1994 and took 10 years to complete. It features 365 windows, 52 doors, and 12 columns symbolizing the number of days and weeks in a year, each representing one of the 12 apostles.

7. Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Built for the worship of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, the church covers a total area of ​​9,687 square meters. Its interior is decorated in vibrant colors. A notable attraction is the church's bells, the heaviest and tallest in the world, reaching a height of 67 meters.

8. Santíssima Trindade Church - Fatima, Portugal

The church features a modern oval design and an interior area of ​​8,700 square meters. This large church, which can accommodate 9,000 people at a time, was built starting in 2004 by the Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis.

9. Basilica of Our Lady of Pillar, Aragon, Spain

This cathedral is located in the city of Zaragoza on the banks of the Ebro River. Its Gothic architecture gives it a very unique appearance. The church has an interior area of ​​8,318 square meters, with 4 towers and 11 domes. Today, it is one of the most visited pilgrimage centers in Spain. Each year, the festivals held here also attract thousands of visitors.

10. St. Sava Orthodox Church - Belgrade, Serbia

Located in Belgrade, Serbia, this site is considered the largest Orthodox church in the world and it is dedicated to none other than Saint Sava, the founder of Serbian Orthodoxy. Its construction was completed with the finishing of the 4,000-ton central roof on June 26, 1989.

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