New York - Cathedral of St John the Divine

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is the largest cathedral in the world. The area totals 121,000 square feet. Some highlights: the nave rises over 100 ft; the 1933 Rose Window features the motif of the Great Rose; the St. Ambrose Chapel is decorated with Renaissance-style ironwork; the choir columns stretch 55-ft tall and are made of polished gray granite; the portals of the east front entrance are adorned with stone carvings some of which are re-creations of medieval religious sculptures.