Albi (12): Eglise Saint-Salvy by Jean_C

Photography • Architecture • posted on Feb 28, 2017

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The Saint-Salvy collegiate church has a heterogeneous appearance, reflecting the evolution of the construction methods, mixing roman languedocian art and gothic architecture. The caesura between the two styles is also opposed in materials, stone for the old and red brick for the newest. The duration of the work for buiding it, over nearly seven centuries, was determined by the alternation of good or lean periods. ( infos wikipedia) La collégiale de Saint-Salvy a une apparence hétérogène, reflétant l'évolution des méthodes de construction, mélangeant l'art roman languedocien et l'architecture gothique. La césure entre les deux styles est également opposée dans les matériaux, la pierre pour l'ancienne et la brique rouge pour la plus récente. La durée du travail de construction, sur près de sept siècles, a été déterminée par l'alternance des périodes riches ou pauvres. (infos Wikipédia) Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Comments (38)

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Leije

9:27AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

Le contraste des architectures et des matériaux est très fort..........par ton cadrage, tu as sû rendre la belle perspective, ainsi que la belle lumière sur cette église, magnifique prise de vue, Jean-Claude !

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eekdog

9:40AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

Super info, nice tall tower on this structure. Great job on the shot, Jean.

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Madbat

9:46AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

Interesting architecture, and blend of periods. 7 centuries, now that's dedication!

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rbowen

9:53AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

Great photo! Very interesting information!

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Navi

9:58AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

Très jolie photo Jean-Claude, et merci pour la visite virtuelle de la ville que tu nous offres ;) hehe. On a quelques curiosités ici, dont une des seules statues monumentales de Napoléon ^^ , mais c'est surtout les paysages qui sont sympas, la ville elle -même est pas folichonne.

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Faemike55

10:19AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

it is interesting to see how the two styles blend together - great shot

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byteline

10:26AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

Great view and capture. Imposing building.

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miwi

10:29AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

Klasse Foto,super info,klasse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Windigo

10:49AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

A medieval WIP :) Wonderful shot!

martial

10:50AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

une belle photo ,qui informe en plus !

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jmb007

10:57AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

jolie

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ZigZag321

11:07AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

I love the contrast in the construction materials and your explanation of their origins! These larger, older stones are absolutely gorgeous. And your POV here is spectacular, JC! What a marvelous shot, my friend.

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sossy

11:29AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

Yes, the gothic style one can see in between the others! Stunning architecture and towerwalls 😃

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romangirl

11:37AM | Tue, 28 February 2017

Stunning catch, Jean!

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calico_jester

5:36PM | Tue, 28 February 2017

The craftsmanship on these old structures boggle the mind

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aqua1955

6:29PM | Tue, 28 February 2017

It probably needed to have a lot of stones coming from far and get up high where the churches were build on top. No marl brick is the same and is needed to saw. Great picture ;)

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LivingPixels

7:16PM | Tue, 28 February 2017

Super POV and an excellent shot!!

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Richardphotos

8:37PM | Tue, 28 February 2017

they fail to realize just how contrasting the difference will be. never the less you captured it so well

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claude19

10:50PM | Tue, 28 February 2017

superbe ! une vue superbe de cette église évoluant au moins avec deux types d'architecture, et deux typres de materiau !!! j'aime beaucopup ce donjon !!!

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mtdana

11:56PM | Tue, 28 February 2017

Amazing history and that they continued work so long, great structure and styles using in it construction!!! Wonderful capture my friend!!!

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VEDES

12:04AM | Wed, 01 March 2017

Great capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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pregiato

12:56AM | Wed, 01 March 2017

Absolute beautiful capture!!!!!!👏👌👍🙋‍♂️

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starship64 Online Now!

1:03AM | Wed, 01 March 2017

Beautiful shot.

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pchef

1:30AM | Wed, 01 March 2017

on dirait que cet édifice a été construit en deux parties, le bas et le haut avec des matériaux différents.

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Freethinker56

2:27AM | Wed, 01 March 2017

"Holy moly" .. Magnificent Jean. I just cant grasp what work and how they built such an amazing structure. The history is mind blowing thanks for the info my friend take care Cheers