Cathedral of Saint Cecilia in Albi

Cathedral of Saint Cecilia (Albi)
France, Albi
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Cathedral of Saint Cecilia in Albi

Cathedral of Saint Cecilia (Albi)
France, Albi
The cathedral in the Gothic style is located in the south of France, in the city of Albi. Its construction lasted for two centuries - from 1287 to 1480. The Cathedral of St. Cecilia was built of brick and today is one of the largest buildings in the world from this building material. It looks like a fortress, which, according to the idea of ​​the clergy, was supposed to demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church. The interior of the temple contrasts with its exterior. There are no aisles inside. They were replaced by rows of small chapels. Thus, the cathedral is more of a hall temple. The nave is 18 meters wide, making it the widest in France.

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The Cathedral of Sainte-Cecile is located in the small town of Albi, after which the "Albigensians" got their name - a heretical Christian movement, since one of the centers of their movement was located there. Its peculiarity is the strict appearance of the military fortress contrasting with its rich interior decoration. It is included in the list of historical monuments and is marked by UNESCO. In the cathedral there is a large organ with huge dimensions (16 by 15 meters), made in the 18th century and richly decorated.
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