Last updated on July 9th, 2025 at 03:52 pm
From modern megachurches in Nigeria to old basilicas in Europe and Africa, the biggest churches around the world are amazing because of how big and how they’re built. These cool buildings impress people and offer a place for deep religious feeling and they’re also architectural wonders, dragging in tons of worshippers and interested visitors from all over the world.
Glory Dome – Dunamis International Gospel Centre (Abuja, Nigeria)
The Glory Dome at Dunamis International Gospel Centre is huge. It can fit 100,000 people. Opened in 2018, it’s known as the biggest church building on earth because it doesn’t have any pillars inside.
Champions Royal Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria
Started by Prophet Joshua Iginla, this place is also pretty big with room for 80,000 worshippers. It’s another really large church in Nigeria.
St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City
St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City is a Renaissance masterpiece that never gets old. It’s huge; it can fit about 60,000 people standing and 20,000 sitting. It’s the biggest church inside volume-wise.
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Faith Tabernacle – Living Faith Church (Lagos, Nigeria)
The Tabernacle, part of Living Faith Church in Lagos, Nigeria is one of the biggest megachurches in the country. Since it opened in 1999, it can seat 50,400 people.
Basilica of Our Lady of Peace (Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast)
The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, holds the Guinness title for the world’s largest church. It covers 30,000 square meters and has seats for 18,000. Even though it doesn’t hold quite as many people as St. Peter’s, it takes up more space overall.
