Albi Cathedral,
France.
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The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Cecilia (French: Basilique Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile d'Albi), also known as Albi Cathedral, is The Seat of The Catholic Archbishop of Albi.
First built in the aftermath of The Albigensian Crusade, the grim Exterior resembles a fortress, but the Interior is lavishly decorated with Art and Sculpture, a very ornate Choir Screen, and Walls in Bright Blues and Golds, in The Toulousian, or, Southern French, Gothic Style.
It was begun in 1282 and was under construction for 200 years. It is claimed to be the largest brick building in the World.[1] In 2010, the Cathedral, along with its Episcopal Buildings, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its unique Architecture and the remarkable consistency in its design.[2][3]
English: Sainte-Cécile Cathedral.
Albi, France.
Français: Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile d'Albi.
Photo: 8 May 2010.
Source: Own work.
Author: ByacC
(Wikimedia Commons)
What an amazing and mesmerizing interior, Zephyrinus! Blue ceiling, like a mystical blue sky leading the eye upwards.
ReplyDeleteThe exterior reminds me of Tongeren Cathedral in Belgium, both with a stolid fortress-like exterior —but the Cathedral of Albi wins the competition for fortress-cathedrals hands down. Thank you for another illuminating cathedral “travel log.”
Thank You, Dante Peregrinus, for your Comment and interesting analogy with Tongeren Cathedral in Belgium (a Cathedral I was not acquainted with).
DeleteThe Blue ceiling of Albi Cathedral screams out, of course, for the use of Blue Vestments during The Divine Holy Mass (providing the requisite Indult was obtained).
I agree about the “fortress-Cathedral” of Albi: No doubt, this was a necessary military requirement during The Albigensian Crusade.
Amen.
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