Explore: Basilicas (classical)

monumental Christian basilicas were constructed during the latter reign of Constantine the Great. In the post Nicene period, basilicas became a standard

beautiful." St. Peter's Basilica is one of the papal basilicas (previously styled "patriarchal basilicas") and one of the four Major Basilicas of Rome the others

(540 ft) long (outside length). Nowadays, it remains one of the largest basilicas, and can accommodate up to 3,500 worshippers. The main nave is 141 metres

also known as the Basilica of Saint Mary Major or the Basilica of Saint Mary the Great, is one of the four major papal basilicas and one of the Seven

The Franciscan friary (Sacro Convento) and the Lower and Upper Basilicas (Italian: Basilica inferiore e superiore) of Francis of Assisi were begun in honor

Neoclassical architecture, sometimes referred to as Classical Revival architecture, is an architectural style produced by the Neoclassical movement that

Basilica has been home to choral music, classical music as well as contemporary musical performances. The Basilica choir performs often in different parts

had as a consequence that the "patriarchal basilicas" are now officially known as "papal basilicas. "Basilica Papale" (in Italian). Vicariatus Urbis: Portal

Catholic ecclesiastical terms, St Patrick's Basilica is not a Minor basilica. See: List of minor basilicas in the world. Shaw, Peter (1995). Whitestone

Unlike Christian basilicas, ancient basilicas did not serve religious functions. The word "basilica" derived from the Latin term basilica, originates from