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Albi Cathedral

Albi, France
Ranked #2 of 6 attractions in Albi
5.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Lake Quivira, Kansas
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Formidable looking like a fortified castle but inside it is filled with grandeur, and has a lovely garden to boot. More

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Villefranche de Rouergue
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

What can you say! Really lovely, our kids loved it too, and in January there is still ice skating outside so really made our day! More

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France
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

On travelling to Albi along the auto-route it is awesome to see the cathedral from a distance. On arrival the whole building appears to be a massive brick built fortress - which it was, in a way. Built to make an impression against the Cathar movementt in the 13th century.The biggest brick built building in the world. Inside it's walls... More

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Paris, France
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Just when you think you've had enough of looking round cathedrals you arrive in Albi and WOW! This one is really impressive. Huge gothic style red brick building in the centre of town. Free to go in the main part but there is a small fee to see the chapel area at the back. The organ is huge and there... More

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Kauai, Hawaii
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173 reviews 173 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

This is truly a magical experience in Albi, a lovely place generally as well as being where Henri Toulouse-Lautrec is from and where his signature museum is located. The exterior looks rather grim and perhaps more like a dungeon but inside the decor and details are truly amazing. The red brick which is so typical of this part of France... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Historic monument with very particular architecture for a cathedral. Great paintings inside with pastels made in the region. They also do concert which are quite impressive due to the acoustic. A must see on your list! Free entrance, only one part inside requires payment. But you will see most of it for free. Just nearby, 5 minutes walk, the Museum... More

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Pezenas
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Not ever seen such a huge brick built cathedral. Being restored with huge care and attention. The mural on the West wall is a real wow. More

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Lautrec, France
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Check out the interior of this place the walls are painted and are stunning. the frieze either side of the alter is very special. More

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London
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

I have been inside some of the most visited churches in the world but this takes first place. It is so light and full of colour inside. Very impressive and worth every moment of the visit. Don't miss it. More

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Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, France
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Beautiful Cathedral, incredible interior decor, well worth a visit. Was lucky that there was a choir singing when we visited. Also a very pretty town to have walk-around and find refreshments. More

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