What is largest cathedrals in the world?

  1. St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City: Completed in 1626, St. Peter's Basilica is considered the largest church in the world. It is the burial site of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and is a major pilgrimage site for Catholics.

  2. Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast: Completed in 1989, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is the largest church in Africa and one of the largest in the world. It was constructed under the direction of former president Félix Houphouët-Boigny.

  3. Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, United States: The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is the largest cathedral in the United States and the fourth largest in the world. Construction began in 1892 and is still ongoing.

  4. Milan Cathedral in Milan, Italy: The Milan Cathedral is the largest church in Italy and the fifth largest in the world. Construction began in 1386 and took nearly six centuries to complete.

  5. Cathedral of Seville in Seville, Spain: The Cathedral of Seville is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and the third largest church in the world. It was built on the site of a former mosque, with construction starting in the 15th century.

These cathedrals are not only places of worship but also serve as architectural and historical landmarks in their respective regions.