There was once a time in human history where the Church was one of the
most influential and powerful organizations in the entire world. What
the leaders of the church said was law, and anyone who disobeyed felt
the wrath of a faith-dealing army. There have been some changes
throughout history, however, and now churches are separated from real
governmental power. They are more humble now, though the mightiest of
churches remain strong even today. Here are ten of the tallest churches
ever.
1. Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, France
The Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, France, stands 466 feet tall,
making it one of the tallest churches of all time. It took around
two-hundred years for it to become the tallest structure in the world
back in 1647. That changed in 1874, however.
2. St. Nicholas’ Church, Hamburg, Germany.
St. Nicholas’ Church, Hamburg, Germany, stands 483 feet tall.
Construction completed in 1874, where it was named the world’s tallest
building of the time. That only lasted for two years, though. Sadly, the
church was heavily damaged during World War 2.
3. Old St Paul’s Cathedral, London, England
Old St Paul’s Cathedral, London, England, once stood tall at over 493
feet. Unfortunately, the church was completely burned and destroyed
amidst the Great Fire of London in 1666.
4. Rouen Cathedral, Rouen, France
The Rouen Cathedral, Rouen, France, has an appearance similar to that of
the Eiffel Tower’s upper levels. Like many other cathedrals, it was
once the tallest. Today, it stands 495 feet tall.
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