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1. 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. Has a length of 173 m (567 feet) wide and 168 m (551 ft), and accommodates 45,000 people. Pope John Paul II named the church is the most Important National Marian Shrine in Brazil. Officially declared as "the largest Marian Temple in the World" in 1984.
This is the largest church in the world has ever seen. Located in Italy's capital Rome. With a length of 730 ft (220 m) wide and 500 ft (150 m), it has the largest part of every Christian church in the world, and holds up to 60,000 people. St. Peter's Basilica Renaissance and Baroque-style architecture. This basilica is one of the holiest Christian sites and the greatest of all Christian churches. Built from 1506 to 1626 by Michelangelo among its architects. This building is officially known in Italian as the Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano. The church is famous as a place of pilgrimage, because the function and history of the liturgy of the association.
3. Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, United States
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in the Diocese of New York City and is claimed as the largest and the Anglican Church Cathedral and the fourth largest Christian church in the world. Has a length of 183.2 m (601 feet) wide and 70.7 m (232 ft). This church was originally designed as a Byzantine-Roman but was changed to Gothic. A fire which damaged the church in 2001; construction and restoration still continues today so it gets its nickname: St. John the Unfinished.
4. 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 world's largest Gothic cathedral. 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. Its central nave rises to a height of 42 m (137.7 feet).
5. Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Portugal
The Church of the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church is the fourth largest Christian church and the sixth largest in the world. Built between 2004 and 2007 and was ordained on October 12, 2007, on the occasion of 90th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions. The church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity is fully paid for by gifts from the pilgrims. Has a length of 95 m (310 feet) wide and 115 m (380 ft), accommodating up to 9,000 people.
6. 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 (9,600 square meters) and the main construction material from sandstone. Cathedral bells in the tower is the largest and highest in the world that is 219 ft and weighs 31 tons. The bell was named Bartlett Bells.
7. 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 celebration of the 75th anniversary of Belgian independence. This development was halted because of World War II, construction was completed in 1969. Has a length of 164.5 m (540 feet) wide and 107.80 m (353.7 feet). The church is the Catholic Church sixth and seventh largest in the world among Christian churches.
8. Milan Cathedral, Italy
Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is often cited as one of the largest church in the world. Its construction began in 1386 and recently completed in 1965. This cathedral has a length of 157 m (515 feet) 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.
9. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lichen, Poland
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lichen is the largest church in Poland, Europe's seventh and tenth in the world. This church was built from 1994 until 2004. Has a length of 120 m (393 feet) wide and 77 m (252 ft). Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lichen is built to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and is home to 200-year-old painting known as "Our Lady of Sorrows, Queen of Poland."
10. Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Ivory Coast
The Basilica of our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro, a Roman Catholic basilica that is listed by Guinness World Records as the largest church in the world. Its area is 30,000 square meters (322,917 sq ft), to accommodate 18,000 pilgrims. However, the area is calculated as a whole which includes 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.
