Basilica of the Holy Trinity

The Basilica of the Holy Trinity is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in the Sanctuary of Fátima (Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima) in Cova da Iria, in the civil parish of Fátima, in the municipality of Ourém in Portugal. In 2009 it received the Outstanding Structure Award by the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering. IABSE awards the most remarkable, innovative, creative, or otherwise stimulating structure completed within the last few years.

This church was constructed by the Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, and it took three years to build it entirely. With its oval form, this church has a very distinctive design. It has an interior footprint of 8700 square meters. It's interesting how big this church is - it can hold up to 9,000 people at once.

Area: 8,700 Square Meters

Location: Portugal