Best Churches in the World

As the temple is to Hindus, Mosque is to Muslims and Gurudwara is to Sikhs, similarly, the church is to Christians. The term Church has been in use since the 16th century. The word church has been used a number of times in the English translation of the New Testament. The Christian churches have their origin from Roman Judea in the first century. It was founded on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, who was the first to gather some disciples. Those disciples only came to be known as “Christians” later.

Posted On May 21st, 2021

Sagrada Familia

Basilica da la Sagrada or Sagrada Familia is a large Roman Catholic Church that is unfinished. The Church is situated in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The Church was designed by Antoni Gaudi between 1852- 1926, is a part of UNESCO world heritage sites. Pope Benedict XVI on November 10 proclaimed it as a minor basilica.

Saint Basil’s Cathedral

The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed or commonly known as Saint Basil’s Cathedral is a beautiful and orthodox church. The church is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia. It is situated in Red Square, Moscow. Now, it is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theokotos on the moat or the Pokorovsky Cathedral.

Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame de Paris usually referred to as a Notre- Dame means Our Lady Of Paris. The church is a medieval Catholic Cathedral consecrated to Virgin Mary. It is also considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic Architecture.

St. Peter’s Basilica

The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter or the St. Peter Basilica is a church that is built in the Renaissance style. The church is located in the Vatican city, the enclave of papal i.e. within the city of Rome. It is one of the largest churches in the world by its interior measure. According to the Catholic tradition, it is the burial site of Saint Peter.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey, formally known as the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster. The church is located at Westminster, mainly Gothic Abbey Church in the city of London, England. It is considered one of the most religious buildings in the United Kingdom. It is the burial and coronation site for the British and English monarchs.

St Paul’s Cathedral

Saint Paul Cathedral is an Anglican Cathedral situated in London, United Kingdom. This church serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London. The church was founded in 604 AD. It was designed in the Barque style by Sir Christopher Wren.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the church that is located in Jerusalem. According to some traditions the church has the two holiest sites that are the place where Jesus was crucified and the place of Jesus’s empty tomb where it is believed that Jesus was buried and resurrected by the Christians.