Top 10 Largest Churches In The World
5. Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy, 10186 square meters
Milan Cathedral in Milan city of Italy is the second largest Catholic cathedral in the world. It is also one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture. There are 135 spires in the church. The spires are also crowned with statues that represent significant people in the history of Italy. The tallest spire of Milan cathedral stands at a height of 108.8 meters. The spire also mounted with golden statue of Virgin Mary (Milan the Madonnia).
The construction of Milan cathedral started in 1386 and proceeded for next five centuries. The huge cathedral has a length of 157 meters and can accommodate 40000 worshipers at a time. The cathedral is decorated with 3400 magnificent statues. They represent different styles of sculpting. The visitors can climb up to the roof of the cathedral. The cathedral also has an exceptional collection of sculptures and paintings.