This is the interior of Cathedrale de St Cecille in Albi. It size is enormous and it was built to show the power of the church. Whilst the outside is plain, the interior is majestic with lots of delicate touches. The elaborate Gothic scrolling is impressive, as is the light from its stained glass windows. I can only imagine what the impact of this was on people in the 13th-15th centuries.
Whilst the main part of the building dates back to the 13th century, this entry was added in the 15th century and is more elaborate than the rest of the cathedral.
The exterior of the cathedral. One major difference to other cathedrals is that this is made from bricks. The reason for this is a lack of stone in the area.
The city and the cathedral are located on the banks of the Tarn River. These houses have wonderful views.
The Tarn River, taken from the Cathedral Gardens.
That Cathedral must have been breathtaking. Cant wait to see more pics of inside!
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