The basilica was the kind of building the Romans used and is still the most common architectural style for churches in Europe and America.
 The church is in Gothic style; the original plan was based on a Roman Basilican model. 
A basilica is a type of building, usually a Christian church, that is typically rectangular with a central nave and aisles, usually with a slightly raised platform and an apse at one or both ends. 
 In Europe and the Americas it is the most common architectural style for churches though this building plan has become less dominant in new buildings since the later 20th century. 
 Today the term "basilica" is often used to refer to any large, ornate church building, especially Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox, even if it does not strictly follow this style. 
