Ulm Minster
Tallest Churches in the World: Located in the city of Ulm, Germany, the Ulm Minster is the tallest church in the world. It is a Gothic church with 768 steps leading to the top. The roof is made of 400 cubic meters of wood. The tallest spire is 528 feet tall.
Height: 161.53 metres (530.0 ft) |

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Furthermore, The Ulm Minster is a church in the Lutheran church denomination. Hence, The church is located in the city of Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. It was the fifth tallest church in the world before the 20th century. It is not the seat of a bishop, but rather an example of Gothic church architecture. The Ulm Minster will remain the tallest church in the world until 2026.

Sorce: Luis Fernando Felipe Alves
In addition, one of Europe’s finest examples of high-style architecture is the Ulm Minster. Although, construction began on the cathedral in the 14th century. However, work on the cathedral halted in 1543. During this time, the economy of the city had declined and major public expenditure was not possible. The cathedral walls were thus without buttresses for close to 350 years.
Moreover, The Ulm Minster was completed in 1890. With a lofty spire that rises 528 feet above the ground, its construction is “early Gothic style”. The church also features a large rose window, which is the fifth largest stain-glass window in the world. Built with a roof made of fir wood. Although, the exterior of the church is 21,095 square meters, making it the fourth largest structure in the world.
cathedral of Strasbourg
Height: 142 metres (466 ft) |
Furthermore, The cathedral of Strasbourg is the tallest existing structure designed completely within the Middle Ages. It is also consider to be one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture. The cathedral is also the highest building in Germany, and the tallest existing structure built entirely within the Middle Ages. It is also the largest church in the world with an interior of 15,160 square meters.
The Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
Height: 158 metres (518 ft) |
The Basilica de la Sagrada Familia (also known as the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace) is the tallest church in the world. Although, in Barcelona, the basilica’s construction started in 1882, and it’s schedule to be finish in 2026. Hence, the church will be 95 metres long and 60 metres wide. The basilica is also the tallest Catholic church in the world.
People’s Salvation Cathedral: Tallest Churches in the World
Height: 135 metres (443 ft) |
Another church that will become the tallest church in the world is the People’s Salvation Cathedral. However, after completion, the structure will stand as the world’s highest domed cathedral. Although, the cathedral will also be the tallest Eastern Orthodox church in the world. In addition, The building is currently the second tallest Orthodox church in the world.
Basilica of Our Lady Aparecida: Tallest Churches in the World
Height: 158 metres, (518 foot) |
Another church that is currently the tallest church in the world is the Basilica of Our Lady Aparecida in Aparecida, Spain. Although, The basilica is 158 metres tall, making it the largest church in the world. Hence, The basilica was consecrated on 10 September 1990 by Pope John Paul II. Moreover, the interior of the basilica is 30,000 square metres, and can accommodate around 18,000 worshippers.
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