Albi Cathedral Albi, France

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View of Albi Cathedral at sunset from across the River Tarn to the north. The Bishop's Palace and its fortifications are in the foreground. Holly Hayes all photos →

Built in the 13th century in the heart of Cathar country, Albi Cathedral is the largest brick building in the world. Perched high on a hill above the River Tarn, it looks more like a fortress than a cathedral - just as the founders intended.

Location map of Albi Cathedral, Albi, France. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Albi Cathedral, Albi, France. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Albi, France
Coordinates
43.9285300° N, 2.1426990° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Albi Cathedral
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023