Top 5 beautiful churches of the world

New Delhi: Church is the holy place of worship for Christians. Since Christianity is one of the oldest religions, Christians are residing in almost every part of the world. Almost every country has got a list of beautifully made churches.While there are various churches which have been built decades ago, there are certain beautiful churches across the world which mesmerizes the visitors with its architectural beauty and serenity.With Christmas around the corner, the splendor of the churches across the world will add more to the joy of the festive season.So here we present you the list of top 5 most beautiful churches of the world: Saint Basil's Cathedral, RussiaLocated in Moscow, Russia Saint Basil's Cathedral is the famous landmark of the city.Built from 1555–61, Saint Basil Cathedral was built by Ivan the Terrible in order to commemorate the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan.Originally known as the Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, Saint Basil's Cathedral is designed unlike the Russian architecture shaped as a flame of a bonfire rising into the sky.It was also city's tallest building until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600.Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990, the Cathedral is now a museum and is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat. Sagrada Familia, SpainLocated in Barcelona, Spain, Sagrada Familia is a large Roman Catholic Church.Designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, Sagrada Familia is an incomplete church and was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.While the construction of the church began in 1882, it was built with a combination of Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms.At the time of Antoni Gaudi's death in 1926, the basilica was between 15 and 25 percent complete and since then its construction has progressed slowly.While the construction passed its mid-point in 2010, it is estimated that it will be completed by 2026.Pope Benedict XVI declared it a minor basilica in November, 2010. The Church of Hallgrímurk, IcelandA Lutheran parish church, Church of Hallgrímurk is located in Reykjavík, Iceland.Built in 1945, the Church of Hallgrimurk was designed by State Architect Guðjón Samúelsson.While it took 38 years for the construction of the church, it was completed in 1986 and is the largest church in Iceland and the sixth tallest architectural structure in Iceland.The crypt beneath the choir was consecrated in 1948, the steeple and wings were completed in 1974,Α] and the nave was consecrated in 1986.Named after the Icelandic poet and clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson, the church also houses a large pipe organ by the German organ builder Johannes Klais of Bonn. St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York CityA prominent landmark of New York City, St. Patrick's Cathedral is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral church in Manhattan.While the construction of the cathedral began in 1858 it was completed 1878.It is the seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.The cathedral was designed by James Renwick, Jr. in the Gothic Revival style.The spires were added in 1888, and an addition on the east, including a Lady chapel, designed by Charles T. Mathews, was begun in 1900.The cathedral is built of brick clad in marble and can accommodate 2,200 people.The slate for the roof came from Monson, Maine. Duomo di Milano, ItalyLocated in Milan, Italy, Duomo di Milano is a cathedral church dedicated to Saint Mary Nascent.Also known as the Milan Cathedral, Duomo di Milano is the fifth largest cathedral in the world.The construction of Duomo di Milano was started by Archbishop Antonio da Saluzzo in 1386.While this Gothic cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete, it is the largest cathedral in Italy and is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan.While the building consists of a nave with four side-aisles, crossed by a transept and then followed by choir and apse, the interior of the cathedral includes numerous monuments and artworks.