Albi (2): Cathedrale Sainte-Cécile by Jean_C

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jan 14, 2017

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Since 31 July 2010, the cathedral and the episcopal city of Albi have been listed on the Unesco World Heritage List. The construction of this cathedral lasted from 1282 to 1480. The region had been devastated by the crusades against the Cathars, who believed that religion should be lived in poverty, unlike the Catholic church that displayed splendor and wealth. It is these reasons that led the architects to create a brick cathedral, a traditional material in this region and not very expensive. The aim was also to show the sanctuary protected by thick walls. (infos Wikipedia) French version in the first comment Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Comments (43)

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Jean_C

9:35AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

La cathédrale et la cité épiscopale d'Albi sont classées depuis le 31 juillet 2010 sur la liste du patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco. La construction de cette cathédrale a duré de 1282 à 1480. La région avait été dévastée par les croisades contre les cathares, qui pensaient que la religion devait être vécue dans la pauvreté, contrairement à l'église catholique qui étalait les fastes et les richesses. C'est ces raisons qui ont amené les architectes à créer une cathédrale en briques, matériau traditionnel dans cette région et peu cher. Le but était aussi de montrer le sanctuaire protégé par des murs épais. (infos Wikipedia)

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romangirl

9:38AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

A spectacular view, Jean!

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Leije

9:42AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

Wow, quelle superbe perspective sur la rue aux maisons à colombages, avec la cathédrale rose en fond.........ton cadrage est remarquable, magnifique prise de vue, Jean-Claude !

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Gendragon3D

9:52AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

Great capture and image!

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eekdog

9:54AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

Sure is a spectacular capture and pov on the cathedral, Jean. The archetecture is amazing on these buildings. Best zoomed. 1000 stars.

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sossy

10:01AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

Impressive tower and cool perspective the view across the narrow street! thx for the info 😀

martial

10:13AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

Un éclairage magnifique d'un beau sujet

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VDH

10:18AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

Very nice view, amazing capture !!

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claude19

10:28AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

très beau site de prise de vue, où l'ouverture face à la cathédrale depuis une petite ruelle, donne plus de force et de solidité à cette religion qui se crût supérieure aux autres...la croisade des Albigeois...!!!

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Windigo

10:29AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

Fascinating view of the street and cathedral! Great info also! Superb photo!!!

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ZigZag321

10:35AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

Fascinating info and what a great framing through the alley, JC. What an interesting design with those narrow window slits and I love all these brick buildings in the foreground. Just look at all the stories those bricks tell with all the repairs done to them, huh? Awesome shot, my friend! Feels like I'm walking down the street with ya'.

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byteline

11:02AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

Fantastic view of very beautiful cathedral! Excellent photo!

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photosynthesis

11:24AM | Sat, 14 January 2017

Nice view of the cathedral framed by the shadowed alleyway. I learned about the Cathars on a trip through the Dordogne a few years ago - they suffered horrible persecution at the hands of the Catholic church...

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