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The Cathedral of Saint Cecilia, located in Albi, France, is a masterpiece of Southern French Gothic architecture, formally known as the Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile. Built between 1282 and 1480, it was commissioned after the Albigensian Crusade to assert Catholic dominance over the region’s Cathar heresy. Constructed from pink brick, its fortress-like exterior, with a 78-meter bell tower, contrasts with its ornate interior, featuring vibrant frescoes, including a vast Last Judgment mural, and the la

3.7K views · 71 reactions | The Sainte-Cécile cathedral in Albi, Occitanie, always leaves us breathless! Did you know that it is the largest brick cathedral in the world? This fortress-like monument is also the largest painted cathedral in Europe with some 18,500 m² (199,132 ft²) of frescoes and decorations. Have you already visited Albi and the episcopal city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites? #ExploreFrance | Explore France | Facebook