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The 10 largest Christian Churches in the world (photos)

Magnificent buildings

Newsroom June 26 12:37

Once Christianity established itself across the Roman Empire the places of worship for the followers of the new religion gradually became larger and more grand. The pinnacle of the size of the churches was of course the St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Here is a list of the largest Christian Cathedrals in the world.
1. St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome

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built: 1506-1626
size: 15,160m2

2. Aperedica, Brazil

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built: 1955-1980
size: 12,000m2

3. Milan Cathedral, Milan

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built: 1386-1965
size: 11,700m2

4. Seville Cathedral, Seville, Spain

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built: 1401-1538
size: 11,520m2

5. Cathedral of Saint John the Difvine, New York

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built: 1892-present
size: 11,200m2

6. Basilica of Our Lady of Lichen, Poland

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built: 1994-2004
size: 10,090m2

7. Abey of Santa Giustina, Italy

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built: 1501-1606
size: 9,717m2

8. Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool

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built: 1904-1978
size: 9,687m2

9. Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Portugal

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built: 2004-2007
size: 8,700m2

10. Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

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built: 4th Century-1823
size: 8,515m2

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