Cathedral of Sainte Cecile, Albi, France
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 | Cathedral of Sante Cecile |
| Designer | Cesar Daly |
| Location | Albi, France |
| Date | 1282 to 1480 |
| Building Type | Cathedral |
| Construction System | bearing masonry |
| Climate | Warm Temperate |
| Context | Village Context |
| Architectural Style | Gothic |
| Street Address | Near Place du Vigan Walk Score |
| Notes | with Alphonse Potdevin |
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| Client | Catholic Church |
| Height | 78 meters (256 feet) |
| Length | 113.5 meters (372 feet) |
| Width | 35 meters ( feet) |
"Fortified with ramparts and parapets, construction on Ste-Cecile Cathedral began in 1282 by the lord-bishop of Albi. It was built as a defensive fortress and statement of strength after the Albigensian Crusade (1209-1229), waged by the Catholic Church against the Cathars and the count of Toulouse. Construction on the cathedral was not fully completed until 1480.
"Notable exterior features of Albi's Cathedral include the rich portal of Dominique de Florence (c.1392), the 78-meter-tall dungeon tower (finished in 1492)), and the baldaquin of the entryway (1515-1540)." – Sacred Destinations
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- Interior video at YouTube
- Sainte Cecile d'Albi History French language page, includes small photos.
