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Be stunned by the 12 most beautiful churches in the world

A church is a place built to hold Christian religious ceremonies. With their majestic architecture, magnificent towers and priceless treasures displayed inside, the following churches have become some of the most influential landmarks for the Christian community God.

1. Seville Cathedral

Seville Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of the Throne of Mary, is located in the city of Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain.

The first impression visitors have when visiting this church is its majesty. This magnificent structure is the largest Gothic-style church and the fourth largest cathedral in the world.
Seville Cathedral is 115m long, 76m wide and the height of the dome in the nave is 42m. The interior is lavishly decorated, the main altar is 30m high and plated with gold.

Behind the main altar is a decorative Gothic sculpture depicting the life of Jesus.

Inside the church there is a bell tower named Giralda, which is also the most famous symbol of the city of Seville.
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2. Las Lajas Cathedral

Nestled in a canyon on the Guaitara River in Colombia, this famous religious structure was built in the Neo-Gothic style.

It is located in the autonomous city of Ipiales, not far from the border with Ecuador. Las Lajas Church was built from 1916 to 1949, taking 33 years to complete.

The Vatican officially recognized Las Lajas church in 1952 and began considering it a minor basilica in 1994.


The church is located 100m above the bottom of the canyon and is connected to a bridge spanning the cliffs.

The suspended climbing position creates a special attraction for Las Lajas church, which is considered one of the most spectacular architectural and religious works in the world.

It has also become a favorite pilgrimage destination for many tourists and believers when visiting Colombia.
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3. Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey in central London is a building that preserves both the architectural and historical values ​​of England. The abbey church was built in 1065 and has close ties to the English Crown.

In fact, St. Peter's Church in Westminster was formerly the place where British Monarchs were crowned for many centuries. With its ancient and magnificent beauty, Westminster Abbey is also the venue for 16 Royal weddings.

The abbey is the resting place of 17 members of the British royal family, including many kings and queens. There are also many other famous figures such as Isaac Newton, Herbert Plumer, Charles Lyell,... also buried here. Burials in the monastery are distributed extremely orderly and reasonably.

Besides, there are also many things worth seeing inside this Gothic architectural masterpiece such as the Poet's Corner, beautifully decorated corridors or the Queen's diamond gallery,...

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4. Hagia Sophia Church

Of all the churches on this list, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Türkiye is the only one used as a mosque.

First built in 360, after being destroyed many times, Hagia Sophia was rebuilt in 532.

This makes Hagia Sophia one of the oldest churches in the world. This magnificent building is also the largest Christian church of the Eastern Roman Empire.


In 1453, when the Ottoman Empire overthrew the Eastern Roman Empire, this place was used by Muslims as a synagogue for people to pray.

However, there are still many Christian elements remaining in the architecture of Hagia Sophia church.

Perhaps because of the influence of many different religions and styles, this place possesses extremely unique architecture.

Today, this is a mosque and a museum serving tourists.
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5. Milan Cathedral

Milano Cathedral, also known as Duomo di Milano, is the largest cathedral in Italy. Construction began in 1386 and was officially completed in 1965, this giant architectural masterpiece took nearly 6 centuries to complete.


One of the largest churches in the world with an area of ​​11,700 square meters, Milano cathedral has a great location on Piazza del Duomo.

This place is praised for its splendor in every detail, from the magnificent ornate bell towers to the elegant tiled floors, all of which are meticulously cared for and perfect.

In addition to its architectural beauty, Milano Cathedral also attracts tourists by countless exquisite sculptures decorated inside.

On the top of the church there are 135 needles that look like a crown, the most special is the Madonnina tip with a height of 108.5m.
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6. Borgund Stave Church

Borgund Stave Church in Norway, built around 1180, is one of the most enduring churches from the Middle Ages.

The three-story wooden church is exquisitely designed with unique roofs decorated with carved dragon heads at the gables, giving it a sense of ancient Viking style.

During the Middle Ages, it was estimated that thousands of wooden churches like this were built, but to this day only 28 wooden churches remain in the world.

Among them, Borgund Stave is one of the best preserved. The most important point in the design of this place is that the wooden planks and piles are built on a stone foundation, helping to protect them from rot because they are not in direct contact with the ground.

Today, this landmark is no longer used for religious purposes but is preserved and has become a tourist destination serving tourists from all over the world.

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7. Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Located within the city walls of Jerusalem's Old City, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of the most sacred religious sites for Christians.

This is said to be the place where Jesus was crucified and is a major pilgrimage destination in the world.

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was continuously destroyed and rebuilt over the centuries. This is considered the "common property" of the sects as ownership is shared between the Roman Catholic Church, the Armenian Church and the Greek Orthodox Church.

Three smaller Orthodox communities such as Coptic, Syrian and Ethiopian have the right to use certain areas in this area. Since the 18th century, the ownership and use of churches have been regulated by the Status Quo Agreement.

Due to the lack of mutual trust between sects, the keys to the church were given to a Muslim family who was responsible for opening and closing the church.
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8. Church of St. Basil

Church of St. Basil is located in the heart of Moscow's Red Square, famous for its kaleidoscopic appearance thanks to the swirling patterns on its brightly colored onion-shaped domes.

The construction was commanded by Ivan the Terrible around the mid-16th century and became one of the most famous landmarks in Europe and the world.

The church has bright colors with 9 onion-shaped towers, each tower has a cross on the top. The inside is lavishly decorated with religious symbols and beautiful murals.

View from above, St. Basil resembles an 8-pointed star. According to legend, Ivan the Terrible blinded architect Postnik Yakovlev so that he could not create any more works comparable to St. Basil.
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9. Notre Dame Cathedral in paris

Notre Dame de Paris meaning "Our Lady of Paris" is a Catholic church built in the Middle Ages, located on the island of Île de la Cité (in the middle of the Seine River).

This is a Catholic church that represents the Gothic architectural style. The creative use of arched roofs with ribs and flying buttresses, wind-flower windows and giant colorful mosaic stained glass, combined with naturalism and richness of sculptural decoration, make this place invaluable. same difference.

Unfortunately, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was partially burned down in April 2019. Restoration work is still underway with the aim of fully restoring Notre Dame Cathedral before the 2024 Summer Olympics in France .
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10. Church of St. Paut

As the seat of the Bishop of London, St. Paul's Cathedral is the largest and most famous church in the British capital.

The current church dates from the late 17th century, designed in Baroque style. This is one of London's most famous and recognizable attractions.

The church's characteristic dome is 111m high, making it the tallest building in London for 300 years from 1710 to 1962. St. Paut also has a “Whispering Exhibition” room where visitors can hear the slightest whisper from all sides.
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11. La Sagrada Familia Church

One of the most famous churches in the world, La Sagrada Familia church began construction in 1882 and has not been completed to date.

This is a large Catholic church in the Catalan region, a famous religious symbol of Spain with an architectural style that combines traditional Gothic and Art Nouveau (an architectural style that denies straight lines and honors straight lines). curvy).

One of the most unique features of the church is the 18 spindle-shaped towers symbolizing the 12 apostles, the 4 evangelists, the Virgin Mary and the tallest tower - 170m, symbolizing Jesus.

Antoni Gaudi - Spain's most genius architect - designed this architectural masterpiece, however he passed away before his work was completed.
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12. Basilica of St. Peter

Basilica of St. Peter's Church, located in the center of the Vatican, is the most important and holiest church in the Catholic world.

This is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and is also the largest church in the world with an area of ​​about 22,300 square meters.

People built the Basilica on the foundation of St. Ancient Peter, in a position believed to be right above the grave of Saint Peter - one of the 12 apostles of Jesus.

The building was built in 1506 during the reign of Pope Julius II and has undergone several design changes. By 1626, the new Cathedral was completed.

Basilica of St. Peter's is considered "the greatest of Catholic churches even though this is not the mother church of the Roman Catholic Church, nor is it the Cathedral of the Diocese of Rome.

Not only does it impress with the Renaissance architecture on the outside, the inside of the Cathedral is also decorated with many sophisticated artistic frescoes, mosaics, and reliefs.

Many statues of great historical value are displayed here, including the Pietà statue, also known as the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows.

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