Superlative churches: Big, beautiful and unusual religious sites

These are some of the world’s most impressive churches and cathedrals.
Seville Cathedral, Spain.
This UNESCO site in Spain is the largest Gothic religious building in the world.
Ulm Minster, Germany.
At 530 feet, this Lutheran church is the tallest on Earth. .
St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.
The most important church in Roman Catholicism is also its largest.
Milan Cathedral, Italy.
The second largest Catholic cathedral features 135 spires.
Albi Cathedral, France.
Looking for the largest brick cathedral? Head to Albi, France to see this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Sainte-Chapelle, France.
This Parisian cathedral boasts the most impressive stained glass windows.
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, Colombia.
The world’s only underground Catholic church is built into a salt mine.
Cologne Cathedral, Germany.
Two towering spires give this building the largest church façade in the world.
Sagrada Familia, Spain.
Gaudí’s masterpiece in Barcelona will be the world’s tallest church upon its completion.
Compañía de Jesús, Ecuador.
This church in Quito might just have more gold leaf than any other church out there.
Las Lajas Sanctuary, Colombia.
This cathedral is one of the few (if only) churches built on a bridge.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Russia.
This church-turned-museum ranks among the world’s most colorful

These are some of the world’s most impressive churches and cathedrals.
Seville Cathedral, Spain.
This UNESCO site in Spain is the largest Gothic religious building in the world.
Ulm Minster, Germany.
At 530 feet, this Lutheran church is the tallest on Earth. .
St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.
The most important church in Roman Catholicism is also its largest.
Milan Cathedral, Italy.
The second largest Catholic cathedral features 135 spires.
Albi Cathedral, France.
Looking for the largest brick cathedral? Head to Albi, France to see this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Sainte-Chapelle, France.
This Parisian cathedral boasts the most impressive stained glass windows.
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, Colombia.
The world’s only underground Catholic church is built into a salt mine.
Cologne Cathedral, Germany.
Two towering spires give this building the largest church façade in the world.
Sagrada Familia, Spain.
Gaudí’s masterpiece in Barcelona will be the world’s tallest church upon its completion.
Compañía de Jesús, Ecuador.
This church in Quito might just have more gold leaf than any other church out there.
Las Lajas Sanctuary, Colombia.
This cathedral is one of the few (if only) churches built on a bridge.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Russia.
This church-turned-museum ranks among the world’s most colorful