Largest
Below is an illustrated index of the 25 Largest profiled on Sacred Destinations so far. For photo credits, please see corresponding articles.
Featured Largest
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Angkor WatAngkor, CambodiaAngkor Wat is the star of Angkor and indeed all of Cambodia. Believed to be the largest religious structure in the world, this Hindu temple is designed as a microcosm of the universe. -
Bern MünsterBern, SwitzerlandThe Berner Münster (formerly Cathedral of St. Vincent) is a late-Gothic church with magnificent carved portals. Its spire is the tallest in Switzerland. -
Ibn Tulun MosqueCairo, EgyptBuilt by Ahmad Ibn Tulun in 879, this is the oldest mosque in Egypt and the third largest in the world. It is also famed for its lovely architecture and unique minaret.
All Largest (View on Map)
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Amiens CathedralAmiens, France -
Angkor WatAngkor, Cambodia -
Temple of Olympian ZeusAthens, Greece -
BaalbeckBaalbeck, Lebanon -
Bern MünsterBern, Switzerland -
Basilica KoekelbergBrussels, Belgium -
Cahokia MoundsIllinois, USA -
Ibn Tulun MosqueCairo, Egypt -
CaracolBelize -
Carnac StonesCarnac, France -
Great Pyramid of CholulaPuebla, Mexico -
CobaYucatan, Mexico -
Cristo de la ConcordiaCochabamba, Bolivia -
Crater LakeOregon, USA -
Boudhanath StupaKathmandu, Nepal -
Giant Buddha of LeshanLeshan, China -
San Francisco el GrandeMadrid, Spain -
Mexico City LDS TempleMexico City, Mexico -
Cathedral of St. John the DivineNew York City, USA -
St. Patrick's CathedralNew York City, USA -
Temple Emanu-ElNew York City, USA -
Great SynagoguePlzen, Czech Republic -
HallgrimskirkjaReykjavik, Iceland -
Salisbury CathedralSalisbury, England -
Seville CathedralSeville, Spain