Albi Cathedral

The cathedral features a fortress-like red brick exterior with thick defensive walls and high windows placed between massive buttresses spanning 113 meters in length.

Construction of the cathedral began in 1282 under Bishop Bernard de Castanet as a statement of Catholic authority following the Albigensian Crusade against Cathar movements.

The interior walls display extensive Italian Renaissance frescoes depicting the Last Judgment, while the choir contains detailed Gothic sculptures of prophets and apostles.

Visitors can access the cathedral daily through the main entrance, with guided tours available to explore both the nave and the elevated gallery sections.

The structure stands as the largest brick building from the Gothic period, incorporating architectural elements that merge defensive military features with religious purposes.

Location: Albi

Inception: 1282

Architectural style: Brick Gothic, Gothic architecture

Height: 40 m

Length: 113.5 m

Width: 30 m

Website: https://www.albi-tourisme.fr/la-cathedrale-sainte-cecile-albi.html

Made from material: brick

Address: place Sainte-Cécile

Website: https://albi-tourisme.fr/la-cathedrale-sainte-cecile-albi.html

GPS coordinates: 43.92849,2.14294

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36