Basilica

Large religious building originally a Roman public structure.

basillica

A basilica is a large religious building, originally a Roman public structure, later adapted for Christian use. It typically features a long nave, side aisles, and an apse.

/bəˈsɪlɪkə/

The term 'basilica' comes from the Greek word for a royal or kingly building, which was applied to Roman public buildings.

building church

St. Peter's Basilica Lateran Basilica

nave apse side aisle

Roman architecture Christian architecture

historical structure religious building