Majestic Marvels: Unveiling the 7 Largest Churches in the World

 

Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil): With a seating capacity of 45,000, it is the largest church in South America and one of the largest in the world, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican City, Rome): The iconic center of Roman Catholicism, St. Peter's Basilica is renowned for its grandeur and is considered the world's largest Christian church, accommodating around 60,000 people.

Basilica of Our Lady of Licheń (Poland): Known for its striking architecture, this Polish basilica boasts a seating capacity of approximately 7,000 and is a popular pilgrimage site.

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine (United States): Located in New York City, it is the largest Anglican cathedral and fourth largest Christian church globally, with a seating capacity of around 5,000.

Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro (Côte d'Ivoire): Built in the capital city of Ivory Coast, it is one of the largest churches in the world, capable of accommodating 18,000 worshipers.

Milan Cathedral (Italy): The iconic Gothic cathedral in Milan is the largest church in Italy and the fifth largest in the world, capable of holding around 40,000 people.

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