The tower's spire reportedly reached a height of 525 feet (160 m), making it the world's highest building, surpassing the Great Pyramid of Giza, which held the record for over 4,000 years. It has since been surpassed by several buildings and towers. Lincoln Cathedral was originally built in the 12th century but had to be rebuilt after suffering major damage during the English Civil War. The current cathedral, which covers an area of about 44,000 square feet (4,000 m²), was completed in 1092. The tower's original height is not known, but it is estimated that it was around 70 feet (21 m). Today, thanks to repairs over the years, the tower is only 30 feet (9 m) tall. As you can see from these examples, great architecture does not always mean a great building size-wise. Lincoln Cathedral is actually one of the smallest churches in England, but its small size is part of its beauty. It could be considered a very special building. Great architecture needs to be appreciated not only with our eyes but also with our ears. Lincoln Cathedral is famous for its haunting voice.