The World's Largest Church Is in Italy
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Many tourists think the world's largest church is in a distant country, but according to the most common definition, the answer is Italy. It is St. Peter's Basilica, located in Rome, in Vatican City, the smallest independent state in the world.
The basilica was built between the 16th and 17th centuries, and some of the most important architects and artists of the Renaissance and Baroque periods took part in its design, including Michelangelo, who designed the great dome. Today the building can accommodate tens of thousands of people and attracts millions of visitors from around the world every year.
It should be remembered, however, that there is no single official measure for determining which church is the largest. If total area is considered, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, is often cited as being larger. For this reason, the title held by St. Peter's Basilica depends on the criterion chosen.
In any case, St. Peter's Basilica remains one of the most famous places in Italy and in the world, and its presence in Rome makes the country a reference point for the history of art and religious architecture.
Sources: Esquire
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