Images: Shutterstock
Religious structures reflect centuries of faith, cultural identity and architectural marvel. Here are 7 of the world’s largest structures across the globe.
St. Peter’s Basilica covers 15,160 sq.m. It is the largest church interior in the world and holds the tomb of Saint Peter, the first Pope.
This basilica spans 30,000 sq.m. Modeled after St. Peter’s, it is the largest church by area and can accommodate up to 18,000 worshippers.
Located in New Jersey, this temple complex covers 183 acres. It is the largest Hindu temple outside India and was built with over 2 million carved stones.
This temple in Tamil Nadu spans 630,000 sq.m. It is the largest functioning Hindu temple complex and features seven enclosures and 21 ornate towers.
Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world. Built in the 12th century, it spans over 1.6 million sq.m and was first dedicated to Vishnu.
Spanning 356,000 sq.m, Masjid al‑Haram is Islam’s holiest mosque. It is the holiest mosque in Islam and hosts over 3 million pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah every year.
Thanks for reading!
See next