Cathedrals
I’ve always been amazed with structures such as this one which can be seen somewhere in Europe and other parts of the world. Structures such as this are already considered as tourists’ attraction because of the amazing design and the admirable people who were behind the building of this. It’s been my dream seeing a real one . Well, we never know. Perhaps soon. Anyway, let me share with you some great facts about Cathedrals.
Cathedrals are the churches of Christian Bishops. The word Cathedral comes from the Greek word for “seat”, kathedra. Cathedrals are typically built in the shape of a cross. The entrance of the cathedral is at the west end. The long end of the cross is the nave. The short end, containing the altar and choir stalls, is called the apse. The arms of the cross are called transepts.
The world’s tallest cathedral spire is in Ulm, Germany, which is 16.9 m tall. The world’s smallest cathedral is Christ Church in Highlandville, Missouri, USA which is just 4.2 by 5.2 m and holds only 18 people.